Where is the license plate 'Hei M' from?
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Hei M is the license plate code for Suihua City, Heilongjiang Province. The license plate codes for various regions in Heilongjiang are as follows: Hei A is Harbin, Hei B is Qiqihar, Hei C is Mudanjiang, Hei D is Jiamusi, Hei E is Daqing, Hei F is Yichun, Hei G is Jixi, Hei H is Hegang, Hei J is Shuangyashan, Hei K is Qitaihe, Hei L is Songhua River Region, Hei M is Suihua, Hei N is Heihe, Hei P is Daxing'anling Region, and Hei R is the Agricultural Reclamation System. License plates, commonly known as car plates, are plates affixed to the front and rear of vehicles, typically made of aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, or paper, engraved with the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information. License plates serve as a numbering and information registration system for vehicles, primarily enabling identification of the vehicle's region of registration and facilitating access to the vehicle owner's details and registration information through the license plate.
I've been driving for over 30 years, traveling across the country and seeing numerous license plates. The 'Hei M' license plate specifically refers to the vehicle registration from Heihe City in Heilongjiang Province. The first character 'Hei' stands for Heilongjiang, which is the provincial abbreviation, while the second letter 'M' is the regional code for Heihe. Located in the northernmost part of Heilongjiang, near the Russian border, Heihe is a well-known port city frequently engaged in trade with Russia. Recognizing license plates helps us identify where vehicles come from on the road. For instance, spotting a 'Hei M' plate on a southern highway indicates a long-distance traveler who might be fatigued, prompting us to give way in advance. Two years ago, during my trip to Northeast China, I made a special visit to Heihe, where the roads were filled with 'Hei M' plates. The weather was chilly, but the locals were warm-hearted. Identifying license plates is one of the joys of driving.