What is the difference between Beijing A and Beijing B motorcycle license plates?

[WalterFitz]

The differences between Beijing A and Beijing B motorcycle license plates are as follows: 1. Driving restrictions: Beijing A motorcycle license plates can be used normally in urban areas of Beijing except for Chang'an Street, while Beijing B motorcycle license plates can only be used in suburban areas and are prohibited from entering urban areas at any time. 2. Value difference: Beijing A license plates retain high value, whereas Beijing B license plates generally have much lower prices. 3. Road access: Motorcycles with Beijing A plates are allowed on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Ring Roads, while those with Beijing B plates are not. Additional information: In 1985, Beijing stopped issuing new Beijing A motorcycle license plates. At that time, approximately 25,000 Beijing A plates had been issued. Since then, citizens who wish to purchase a motorcycle must find a used or scrapped vehicle with a Beijing A plate and transfer it to their name to legally ride on the road.