What do the Guangdong letter license plates represent?

[LaAthena]

Guangdong letter license plates represent: Yue A is Guangzhou, Yue B is Shenzhen, Yue C is Zhuhai, Yue D is Shantou, Yue E is Foshan, Yue F is Shaoguan, Yue G is Zhanjiang, Yue H is Zhaoqing, Yue J is Jiangmen, Yue K is Maoming, Yue L is Huizhou, Yue M is Meizhou, Yue N is Shanwei, Yue P is Heyuan, Yue Q is Yangjiang, Yue R is Qingyuan, Yue S is Dongguan, Yue T is Zhongshan, Yue U is Chaozhou, Yue V is Jieyang, Yue W is Yunfu, Yue X is Shunde, Yue Y is Nanhai. License plates are plates respectively hung at the front and rear of a vehicle, usually made of aluminum, sheet iron, plastic, or paper, on which the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information is engraved.

[DeMalachi]

As a long-time driver in Guangdong, I used to frequently see license plates starting with ‘Yue’ followed by a letter, like Yue A for Guangzhou, Yue B for Shenzhen, Yue C for Zhuhai, and Yue D for Shantou. I remember when I first bought my car and selected a license plate, I specifically chose Yue F, which represents the Shaoguan area, because this letter system is designated by the state as an administrative division code, assigning one letter to each city for easier traffic management by the police. Nowadays, you can also look up the specific letters corresponding to cities online. Before a trip, I take a quick glance to avoid congested areas during peak hours. Honestly, this license plate design is quite practical—not only can you tell where a car is from, but you can also guess routes in unfamiliar cities, reducing the risk of getting lost. In case of an accident, just looking at the letter on the license plate tells you which emergency number to call. In short, it’s like an ID card for vehicles across Guangdong. Don’t underestimate those few letters; road safety depends on them.

[VanSimon]

Having driven for decades, I can usually guess where a car is from just by glancing at its license plate starting with 'Yue' followed by a letter. 'Yue A' is typically Guangzhou, 'Yue B' Shenzhen, 'Yue C' often Zhuhai, and 'Yue D' more common in Shantou. Back when I delivered goods long-distance, I couldn't remember all the letters, so I made up a rhyme: 'A Guangzhou B Shen city, C Zhuhai D Shantou ride.' This license plate system is designed for convenient traffic management, with unified government allocation to avoid confusion about vehicle origins. From experience, 'Yue E' Foshan cars frequently travel the Pearl River Delta, while 'Yue F' Shaoguan sees more mountainous roads. In heavy traffic, I adjust my driving strategy based on the letters—for instance, giving extra attention to slopes near 'Yue L' Huizhou vehicles. These details have accumulated into little safety tricks; don't skip learning them. License plates aren't just decoration—they hold the driving culture of each city behind them.