As for license plates, after driving for so many years, I've observed them quite clearly. They mainly consist of four parts: first is the provincial abbreviation, like 'Jing' representing Beijing, with each province having its own code; followed by the administrative region code, where large cities are assigned letters like 'A' often for provincial capitals, while smaller cities use numbers; then there's the mixed sequence of numbers and letters, which serves as the vehicle's unique ID code; and lastly, color differentiation - blue plates with white characters are usually for regular family cars, yellow plates with black characters for buses and trucks, and green plates are exclusive to new energy vehicles. I always check the license plate when washing my car to ensure it's not dirty, as peeling reflective coating can affect nighttime driving safety. License plates are made of aluminum sheets with reflective layers, featuring anti-counterfeiting designs to prevent forgery. Remember when registering at the DMV, you need to choose a number, either randomly or by self-selection, but must comply with regulations. License plates serve as the unique identifier for vehicles, facilitating traffic cameras in recognizing violations, and if damaged, they must be reported and replaced promptly. Overseas license plate formats differ, with Japan using white plates with green characters, and U.S. states designing their own, while China maintains uniform standards for easier management. Overall simple, but every detail is crucial.
