What does the military license plate starting with 'sz' mean?
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Military license plates starting with 'sz' represent the Shenyang Military Region. More information about military vehicle license plates is as follows: 1. Military vehicle license plates refer to the license plates used by military vehicles, which enjoy certain privileges. Currently, the military has uniformly replaced old license plates with smart plates that 'integrate six anti-counterfeiting technologies.' 2. White license plates are generally used on special vehicles such as those of the military, armed police, and public security, and ordinary vehicles cannot use military region license plates. Military vehicles usually have white license plates with black characters. White license plates are commonly seen on vehicles of public security departments, judicial departments, procuratorates, armed police forces, PLA troops, and other state power institutions.
As an ordinary driver who frequently drives, I have some knowledge about military license plates. License plates starting with 'SZ' refer to the Strategic Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of China, which is a relatively new unit established around 2015. It is primarily responsible for high-tech fields, such as cyber warfare, electronic countermeasures, and space reconnaissance. You might have seen them on the road, clearly marked, with the license plate reform in 2017 changing from Chinese characters to English abbreviations, making them easier to identify. Other common prefixes include 'VA' for the Army and 'VN' for the Navy. When I see vehicles with such license plates on the road, I remind myself to keep a safe distance, avoid getting too close for photos or casual conversations, and steer clear of trouble. These vehicles usually have priority passage rights, and it's important to respect their mission. The license plate system helps ordinary people quickly distinguish vehicles from different departments, which is also very helpful for improving traffic safety. Overall, this design is quite user-friendly, enhancing public awareness and preventing misjudgment of situations.
