What is the difference between yellow license plate vehicles and blue license plate vehicles?

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SavannahLee
07/24/25 7:55pm
The differences between yellow license plate vehicles and blue license plate vehicles: 1. Different applicable vehicle types: Yellow license plates are used for large vehicles, low-speed vehicles, trailers, ordinary motorcycles, ordinary M2 class light buses, and training vehicles; Blue license plates are used for general passenger vehicles, light motorcycles, M1 class passenger vehicles, and light trucks with a load capacity of less than 1.0 tons. 2. Different requirements for driver's licenses: Yellow license plate vehicles require a B-class license; Blue license plate vehicles require a C-class license. 3. Different requirements for operating permits: Yellow license plate vehicles need an operating permit; Blue license plate vehicles do not need an operating permit. License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, refer to the plates hung on the front and rear of a vehicle. They are usually made of aluminum, iron, plastic, or paper, and display the vehicle's registration number, registration area, or other relevant information.
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DelMolly
08/11/25 10:56am
In the past, when driving in the city, I always noticed that blue-plate vehicles were those compact and elegant private cars, offering a comfortable and convenient ride, easily fitting into any small parking spot. On the other hand, yellow-plate vehicles were those massive ones, like buses or heavy trucks, with enormous sizes and loud noises, shaking the ground as they passed by. The main differences include size: blue-plate vehicles are generally no longer than 4.5 meters and are lightweight, while yellow-plate vehicles can easily reach seven or eight meters in length, weighing several tons or even ten tons, making them impossible to fit into regular parking spaces. Driving licenses also differ: a C1 license is sufficient for blue-plate vehicles, making daily operation simple, whereas yellow-plate vehicles require a B2 license or higher, with larger turning radii and much higher operational difficulty. Traffic restrictions are more critical: yellow-plate vehicles are often banned from entering central areas of big cities, while blue-plate vehicles can move freely. In terms of insurance and maintenance, yellow-plate vehicles incur higher costs due to their commercial nature and more frequent inspections. Safety-wise, yellow-plate vehicles have sturdy bodies but many blind spots, posing higher accident risks. In summary, for ordinary families, blue-plate vehicles are the preferred choice, while yellow-plate vehicles are more suited for logistics or professional use.
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