How Many Seats Require Yellow License Plates?
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Vehicles with more than 9 seats require yellow license plates. Yellow-plated vehicles typically refer to large vehicles, such as trucks weighing over 2 tons or buses (including vans with 12 or more seats). Below is relevant information: 1. License Plate: Commonly known as a vehicle plate, it refers to the vehicle registration number plates affixed to the front and rear of a vehicle. They are usually made of aluminum, sheet iron, plastic, or paper, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information. 2. Function: The license plate number serves as the identity of the vehicle, much like an ID number for a person. According to the 'Road Traffic Management Regulations,' the vehicle license plate and registration certificate are the legal documents permitting a vehicle to operate on public roads.
My years of driving experience tell me that yellow license plate vehicles typically start from 10 seats, because according to China's vehicle license management, small passenger vehicles with 9 seats or less use blue plates, while those with more than 10 seats require yellow plates. This affects driving requirements, such as needing a B-class driver's license for vehicles with more than 10 seats. Larger vehicles are harder to control, have poor rear visibility when reversing, and are more prone to accidents. I've driven a relative's 11-seater before, and parking was a real hassle, not to mention the significantly higher insurance costs. Yellow plate vehicles are suitable for buses or trucks with large passenger capacities, offering the advantage of transporting more people over long distances, but they're less convenient for daily use compared to vehicles with 9 seats or fewer. For friends looking to buy a car, if you really want hassle-free driving, prioritizing a blue plate vehicle with fewer seats is a great choice.
