What is the style of Hong Kong license plates?
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Hong Kong license plates feature white background with black characters at the front of the vehicle, while the rear plates use yellow background with black characters. Here is an introduction about license plates: 1. Introduction: License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, are panels separately hung at the front and rear of a vehicle. 2. Material: The materials typically used include aluminum, sheet iron, plastic, or paper, with the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information engraved on them. 3. Function: License plates serve as the numbering and information registration for vehicles. Their main purpose is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs through the plate, and the owner of the vehicle as well as its registration details can be traced based on the license plate.
Hong Kong license plates typically follow the format of two English letters followed by a space and four digits, such as the common private car plate 'AB 1234'. Having driven for many years, I've noticed most plates are either black with white characters or white with black characters, all uniformly sized at 520mm in length and 110mm in height, making them quite easy to install. Historically, plates used to feature simple English letters, but post-1997, anti-counterfeiting measures like reflective coatings and laser labels were added for safer nighttime driving. When replacing plates, one must apply at the Transport Department and ensure they're clean and free of stains to avoid fines. Personalized plates are also auctioned—a friend spent HK$500,000 to secure 'FUN', reflecting the owner's taste. Different vehicle types have variations; taxis display red characters, while trucks may have different prefixes. Veteran drivers advise regular plate maintenance to prevent rust.
