Can the license plate of a scrapped car be retained?

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Can the license plate of a scrapped car be retained? After a vehicle is scrapped, the license plate number is reclaimed. When the vehicle owner purchases a new car, they need to choose a new license plate number. However, some vehicle owners wish to continue using the original license plate number. According to regulations from the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, within 6 months of the original vehicle being scrapped, the vehicle owner can apply to continue using the original license plate number when registering a new car, or they can choose a new license plate number. If the original owner or the unit owner does not apply to continue using the license plate number within 6 months, the vehicle management office will reclaim the license plate and make it available for reuse. If the scrapped vehicle is involved in unresolved road traffic violations or accidents, the original owner or unit owner cannot apply to use the original license plate number.