What is the license plate prefix for Dujiangyan?
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Dujiangyan license plates start with Chuan U. A license plate refers to the vehicle registration plate, which is a metal or plastic plate attached to the front and rear of a vehicle. The materials used include aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, or paper, and they display the vehicle's registration number, registration region, and other relevant information. The first character on the license plate is a Chinese character representing the abbreviated name of the province where the vehicle is registered. The second character is an English letter, indicating the prefecture-level city code where the vehicle is registered, followed by a five-digit serial number. The functions of license plates are: 1. To assign numbers and register information for each vehicle; 2. To identify the region where the vehicle is registered; 3. To trace the owner and registration details of the vehicle based on the license plate.
I've lived in Dujiangyan for almost ten years, and all the license plates here start with Chuan A because Dujiangyan is part of Chengdu's territory, and Chengdu's license plate prefix is Chuan A. I walk around every day, and as soon as I see Chuan A, I know it's a local car or a friend from around Chengdu. Actually, every city in China has a different license plate prefix. For example, Mianyang is Chuan B, and Zigong is Chuan C, mainly to facilitate traffic management and vehicle registration. I think remembering these is quite useful. For instance, when renting a car for travel, you can quickly identify the vehicle's origin to avoid misunderstandings. Additionally, for local errands, license plate numbers are linked to regional policies, making things like car insurance or annual inspections sometimes more convenient. I run a small shop near my home and often chat with customers about license plate-related matters. New drivers should learn more about these basics—it helps with safe driving.
