What are the regulations for enlarged license plate spraying?
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Vehicle enlarged license plate spraying regulations are as follows: 1. Legible characters: Article 13 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks and their trailers must have enlarged license plate numbers sprayed on the rear of the body or cargo compartment, and the characters must be upright and remain legible. 2. Clear contrast: According to the "Motor Vehicle License Plates of the People's Republic of China" (GA36—2014), the size of the enlarged license plate numbers sprayed on the rear of the body or cargo compartment of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks and their trailers should be 2.5 times the font size of the registration number on small vehicle license plates. The characters must be clear and complete, and the color should have a distinct contrast with the body color of the vehicle.
The regulation on enlarged license plate spraying primarily applies to large trucks or buses, requiring the enlarged license plate number to be sprayed in designated positions on the vehicle body. The purpose is to enhance vehicle recognizability and reduce accidents. Specific requirements include: the spraying position is usually at the rear of the vehicle, with character height no less than 10 cm and appropriately enlarged width; the font must be clear and distinguishable, and the color should match the original license plate of the vehicle; there are also material requirements, such as using rain-resistant and durable spray paint that does not fade easily. I think this regulation is quite considerate, especially for nighttime driving, as the enlarged license plate makes it easier for following vehicles to recognize the distance and avoid rear-end collisions. From my own driving experience, I’ve seen many cases where vehicles without such spraying have higher accident rates. Therefore, it’s best for vehicle owners to regularly check the condition of the spraying and not cut corners for convenience.
