What are the license plate letters for each city in Shandong?
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Shandong license plate letters for each city are as follows: 1. Shandong Province license plate codes: Lu A Jinan, Lu B Qingdao, Lu C Zibo, Lu D Zaozhuang, Lu E Dongying, Lu F Yantai, Lu G Weifang, Lu H Jining, Lu J Tai'an, Lu K Weihai, Lu L Rizhao, Lu M Laiwu, Lu N Dezhou, Lu P Liaocheng, Lu Q Linyi, Lu R Heze, Lu U Qingdao Development Zone. 2. Shandong license plates are determined based on the establishment time of directly-administered cities in Shandong Province. For example, Jinan is a provincial-administered city of Shandong and also the first provincial-administered city, so its license plate letter is ranked as Lu A. Qingdao, as a provincial-administered city of Shandong, is the second provincial-administered city, so its license plate is Lu B. 3. Laiwu became a provincial-administered city of Shandong in 1992, making it the 17th provincial-administered city in Shandong and the latest established. Before that, as of 1991, Shandong had a total of 11 provincial-administered cities and five regions. The license plate letters for the 11 provincial-administered cities were arranged according to the establishment time of the cities. With the increase in urban vehicles, one letter representing one provincial-administered city was no longer sufficient. Currently, Shandong uses Lu U as a supplement for Qingdao license plates and Lu Y as an unused supplement for Yantai license plates.
I've driven and lived in Shandong for several years, so I'm familiar with the license plate letters of each city. Jinan starts with A, Qingdao with B, Zibo with C, Zaozhuang with D, Dongying with E, Yantai with F, Weifang with G, Jining with H, Tai'an with J, Weihai with K, Rizhao with L, Dezhou with M, Liaocheng with N, Linyi with P, and Heze with Q. This system is quite intuitive. When I see the first letter of a license plate on the road, I can usually guess where the vehicle is from, especially during long trips when it helps me quickly determine directions. The colors of the plates also differ; for example, blue and white represent regular private cars, while green and white indicate new energy vehicles. This helps me avoid following the wrong traffic flow on highways. When I can't remember all the letters, I can use a navigation app for assistance. Overall, this design is simple and practical, reducing the risk of traffic accidents and fostering a sense of local identity.
