What does a yellow license plate mean?
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Yellow license plates generally refer to large vehicles, such as trucks or buses weighing over 2 tons, and also include vans with 12 seats or more. Most commercial vehicles and motorcycles also have yellow license plates. Yellow license plates are applicable to: 1. Large vehicles: oil tankers, cargo trucks, semi-trailer tractors; 2. Trailers: full trailers, semi-trailers not permanently attached to tractors; 3. Regular motorcycles and training motorcycles; 4. Vehicles used for agricultural purposes; 5. Low-speed vehicles: three-wheeled vehicles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, and low-speed cargo trucks; 6. Ordinary M2-class light buses; 7. Medium and large buses; 8. Cargo trucks with a load capacity of over 1.0 ton; 9. Vans with 10 seats or more; 10. Prototype vehicles undergoing testing.
The term 'yellow license plate vehicles' generally refers to those vehicles with yellow license plates, which are commonly seen on Chinese roads, such as large buses, tourist coaches, and heavy-duty freight trucks. I remember when I first started learning to drive, I was curious about why license plates had different colors. Later, I learned that traffic management authorities categorize vehicle types by color. Blue plates are for small vehicles, like ordinary sedans and private SUVs. Yellow plates are used for medium to large passenger vehicles with more than 9 seats or heavy-duty trucks. Yellow was chosen because it is highly visible, making it easy for traffic police and drivers to identify at a glance, preventing issues in busy areas. Drivers of such vehicles should be aware that there are more policy restrictions, such as not being allowed to enter central urban areas during peak hours without special permits. Insurance premiums are also higher due to the increased risks associated with carrying more passengers or heavier loads. Understanding these details is helpful for both new drivers and vehicle owners to avoid violating traffic regulations.
