What does a yellow license plate represent?
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Yellow license plates are designated for large vehicles, trailers, training vehicles, ordinary motorcycles, training motorcycles, and low-speed vehicles. Below is a guide to identifying different license plate colors: 1. Blue: Standard vehicle license plates; 2. Yellow: Agricultural and construction vehicle license plates; 3. Green: Urban special-purpose vehicle license plates; 4. White: Military or police vehicle license plates. 5. Black: Foreign-related vehicles, including those of embassies, consulates, and foreign enterprises. Black license plates feature white characters and borders on a black background and are issued to foreign companies (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), foreign and international organizations stationed in China, vehicles purchased by foreigners for personal use in China, vehicles entering from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, or abroad, as well as temporary plates for customs-seized vehicles or confidential institutions.
When I first started learning to drive, I was quite curious about why license plates come in so many different colors. Yellow license plates are generally used for large vehicles, such as heavy trucks, buses, or long-distance coaches. These vehicles are much longer and heavier than ordinary cars, sometimes exceeding 6 meters in length or 4.5 tons in weight, so regulations require them to be distinguished with yellow plates. Driving instructors often remind us to be extra cautious when encountering yellow-plated vehicles on the road because they have large blind spots and are clumsy when turning, making them prone to accidents. Additionally, vehicles with yellow plates require operating permits and special driver's licenses, and their annual inspections are more stringent. Remembering these points can enhance driving safety, especially during the novice period when you need to pay extra attention to traffic flow and avoid tailgating large vehicles.
