Is there an 'i' in license plates?
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License plates do not have the letter 'i'. The reason is that 'i' is similar to the Arabic numeral '1', and it is omitted to avoid confusion. License plates are plates hung on the front and rear of a vehicle, made of materials such as aluminum, sheet iron, plastic, or paper. They are categorized by their applicable scope into: 1. Special license plates for new energy vehicles; 2. License plates for large vehicles; 3. License plates for small vehicles; 4. License plates for trailers. License plates also refer to vehicle registration plates, and their functions are: 1. To identify the region to which the vehicle belongs; 2. To trace the owner and registration information of the vehicle based on the license plate. The installation method for license plates is: 1. Align the license plate with the fixed points on the vehicle and ensure it is straight and properly aligned; 2. Insert the screw rod into the holes of the vehicle's fixed points and secure the screws with a flat-head screwdriver; 3. Snap on the four screw caps in sequence.
When it comes to license plates, the letter 'i' is almost never used because it looks too similar to the number '1', which can cause confusion while driving. I remember that in many countries, including China, license plate rules specifically avoid ambiguous characters like 'i' and 'o' to prevent mix-ups during registration or accidents. For example, last time we went out driving, a friend wrote down '123' as the license plate number, but it turned out to be '123abc'—there wasn't even an 'i' in the letters. So, let me tell you, a license plate is just a combination of letters and numbers, and clarity in character selection is the top priority. Don't overthink it—just take a look at your own license plate. If you're really worried about confusion, make it a habit to double-check the plate number when recording it. That way, you can avoid fines or safety issues, and it’ll save you a lot of trouble.
