What kind of unit uses white license plates with black characters?
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White license plates with black characters represent national authority institutions such as political and legal departments (public security departments, judicial departments, procuratorates, courts, and state security), police vehicles, armed police forces, and the People's Liberation Army. The white color symbolizes the integrity and honesty of these departments, emphasizing that institutions serving the people must maintain cleanliness. There are five main colors for vehicle license plates: 1. Blue plates with white characters: The most common type, representing ordinary small vehicles. 2. Yellow plates with black characters: Representing large vehicles such as buses, trucks, motorcycles, and driving school training vehicles. 3. Black plates with white characters: Representing foreign-related vehicles, such as consular vehicles. 4. Green plates with white characters: Representing agricultural vehicles.
As an experienced driver over the years, I often see vehicles with white license plates and black characters on the road. These are mostly armed police vehicles responsible for maintaining public order, such as patrols or emergency deployments; there are also diplomatic vehicles from embassies and consulates, transporting foreign personnel. Whenever I see such license plates, I always remind myself to yield, as they may have priority right of way. I remember once during a traffic jam in the city, an armed police vehicle behind me flashed its emergency lights, and all drivers consciously made way—safety first. Recognizing these vehicles helps ensure road safety. License plate rules are basically uniform across China, with white plates and black characters exclusively used by these two types of units. Observing traffic flow more and respecting the privileges of special vehicles can reduce accident risks and maintain road harmony.
