What is the difference between yellow license plate vehicles and blue license plate vehicles?
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Differences between yellow license plate vehicles and blue license plate vehicles: 1. Different applicable vehicle types: Yellow license plates have black characters on a yellow background with black borders, mainly used for large vehicles, low-speed vehicles, trailers, and ordinary motorcycles; Blue license plates have white characters on a blue background with white borders, generally used for passenger cars, light motorcycles, and M1 class passenger vehicles. 2. Different traffic restrictions: Yellow license plate vehicles must obtain a traffic permit to enter urban areas; Blue license plate vehicles can enter urban areas without a permit. 3. Different driver's license requirements: Yellow license plate vehicles require a B-class license or above to drive; Blue license plate vehicles require a C-class license or above. 5. Different operating permit requirements: Yellow license plate vehicles need to apply for an operating permit; Blue license plate vehicles do not need one.
I specifically looked into this difference when buying a car. Simply put, blue license plate vehicles are the regular passenger cars we drive daily, with a length not exceeding 6 meters, a total weight under 4.5 tons, and a maximum passenger capacity of 9. Yellow license plate vehicles are much larger, such as buses over 6 meters long or trucks with a load capacity exceeding 2 tons. The driver's license requirements differ significantly—blue plates only require a C1 license, while yellow plates need at least a B license. In terms of usage costs, blue plate vehicles have cheaper insurance and are exempt from inspections for new cars within 6 years; yellow plate vehicles must undergo annual inspections and pay double for compulsory traffic insurance. There are also traffic restrictions—yellow plate vehicles are often banned from city centers, and parking fees are much higher compared to blue plates.
