What is a motor vehicle license plate number?
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Motor vehicle license plate number is the first character of the license plate, which is a Chinese character representing the provincial-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, being the abbreviation of provinces, municipalities directly under the central government, and autonomous regions; the second character is an English letter representing the prefecture-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, being the letter code for cities, prefectures, districts, autonomous prefectures, and leagues, generally sorted according to the status of the provincial vehicle administration bureau at various levels. There are 3 tips for license plate recognition: 1. Observe the font of the license plate: Since they are not uniformly produced nationwide, the size and structure of the fonts on license plates vary; 2. Observe the coloring of the license plate: The quality and finish of the paint used on the base plate of vehicle license plates differ; 3. Observe the reflectivity of the license plate: Genuine plates do not reflect under sunlight but reflect under direct light.
I just got my driver's license recently and I'm quite curious about vehicle license plates. They are the number plates attached to the front and rear of the car, acting like a unique ID for the vehicle. Each car has its own exclusive combination of letters and numbers, for example, starting with Chinese characters representing provinces like 'Yue' for Guangdong. I've memorized my own license plate number because traffic regulations require it not to be obscured, otherwise it could be troublesome if caught by surveillance cameras for violations. A friend shared that license plate numbers are also used in accident handling – in case of a collision, you rely on it to contact the other party. As a new driver, I make sure to keep my license plate clean and not let it get covered in mud; sometimes after rain, I even need to wipe it down. Additionally, when selecting a license plate, you can personalize it, like choosing birthday numbers for good fortune, which is really interesting. In short, although license plates may seem small, safe driving depends on them, so it's important to develop a habit of checking them regularly.
