Where is the 'He' License Plate From?
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In China, there are no vehicle license plates that start with the character 'He'. Such license plates only appear in TV dramas or movies and are used to match fictional place names. These plates are not allowed on the road and are considered illegal. Even for use in film and TV productions, prior registration with the traffic management department is required. Below is an introduction to vehicle license plates from various regions in China: Beijing (Jing), Tianjin (Jin), Heilongjiang (Hei), Jilin (Ji), Liaoning (Liao), Hebei (Ji), Henan (Yu), Shandong (Lu), Shanxi (Jin), Shaanxi (Shaan), Inner Mongolia (Meng), Ningxia (Ning), Gansu (Gan), Xinjiang (Xin), Qinghai (Qing), Tibet (Zang), Hubei (E), Anhui (Wan), Jiangsu (Su), Shanghai (Hu), Zhejiang (Zhe), Fujian (Min), Hunan (Xiang), Jiangxi (Gan), Sichuan (Chuan), Chongqing (Yu), Guizhou (Gui), Yunnan (Yun), Guangdong (Yue), Guangxi (Gui), Hainan (Qiong), Hong Kong (Gang), Macau (Ao), Taiwan (Tai).
As an ordinary car owner with years of driving experience, I can share that license plates are typically installed on the front and rear bumpers of the vehicle. This design makes them easily visible on the road, facilitating identification by traffic police or other vehicles. The placement is crucial because if installed too low or crooked, it might be obstructed, affecting the reading by surveillance cameras—for instance, failing to capture the plate during speeding. I’ve always felt this small detail is important since the license plate serves as the vehicle’s ID, and a fixed position helps avoid unnecessary trouble. I’ve also seen some modified cars using frames to decorate the edges of the plate, which looks cool but must ensure compliance with legal size regulations; otherwise, it might need to be removed and reinstalled during parking inspections. Overall, centered installation on the front and rear is the most reliable, offering stability and simplicity.
As a young driver who just got my license, I have my license plates installed in the middle area of the front and rear bumpers. This position is super noticeable, especially at night when the reflective strips light up to alert vehicles behind me. When chatting with friends about car modifications, they also like to add personalized frames or stickers to their license plates, but the position must never be altered, otherwise you might get pulled over by traffic police. I remember one time my license plate wasn't securely fastened and almost fell off on a bumpy road, which scared me into tightening the screws immediately. The position is also quite user-friendly, making it easy to wipe clean during car washes to maintain clarity and avoid dirt obscuring recognition. Simply put, the standard spot is the middle section of the front and rear—don't get fancy with it.
