What does the Wuxi license plate start with?
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Wuxi license plates start with Su B. License plates are divided by color: blue is for ordinary car plates; yellow is for agricultural vehicles and engineering vehicles; green is for urban special vehicles; white is for military or public security vehicles; black is for foreign-related vehicles, embassies, consulates, and foreign-funded enterprises. Motorcycles: yellow is for ordinary vehicles, blue is for light vehicles, and white is for public security. The license plate codes for various regions in Jiangsu Province are: Su A is Nanjing, Su B is Wuxi, Su C is Xuzhou, Su D is Changzhou, Su E is Suzhou, Su F is Nantong, Su G is Lianyungang, Su H is Huai'an, Su J is Yancheng, Su K is Yangzhou, Su L is Zhenjiang, Su M is Taizhou, and Su N is Suqian.
I've lived in Wuxi for several years and often see cars on the street with license plates starting with Su B, which indicates that the city belongs to the B series of Jiangsu Province. As an economically important place, Wuxi's license plates start with Su B, Nanjing with Su A, and Suzhou with Su E. These allocations are clearly defined, helping locals easily identify the origin of vehicles. I remember when my friend bought a car last time, they also went through the procedures at the Wuxi Vehicle Management Office and got a Su B plate. The staff checked the records and confirmed the location, saving a lot of trouble. The license plate system has been in place since the 1980s and has maintained stability. Although people don’t usually talk about it specifically while driving daily, license plates are indeed like a city’s code, especially in congested areas. Recognizing a Su B car can roughly judge the driver's habits. In short, the first letter of the license plate not only facilitates management but also occasionally becomes a topic of conversation, adding a bit of urban identity.
