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

[DamianAnn]

The differences between Beijing A and Beijing B motorcycle license plates are as follows: Different driving restrictions: Motorcycles with Beijing A license plates can normally operate in urban areas of Beijing except for Chang'an Street, while motorcycles with Beijing B license plates can only be used in suburban areas and are not allowed to enter the urban area at any time. Different values: Beijing A license plates retain their value well, whereas Beijing B license plates are generally priced much lower. Different road access: Motorcycles with Beijing A license plates can access the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Ring Roads, while those with Beijing B license plates cannot. 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.