Where is the license plate 'Liao F' from?

[DeMalachi]

Liao F is the license plate for Dandong. The license plates for cities in Liaoning Province are as follows: Liao A is for Shenyang, Liao B for Dalian, Liao C for Anshan, Liao D for Fushun, Liao E for Benxi, Liao F for Dandong, Liao G for Jinzhou, Liao H for Yingkou, Liao J for Fuxin, Liao K for Liaoyang, Liao L for Panjin, Liao M for Tieling, Liao N for Chaoyang, and Liao P for Huludao. The first Chinese character on the license plate represents the province or municipality directly under the central government, and the letter following the first Chinese character represents the city or district. A license plate is an essential item that every car must have to legally drive on the road. Driving without a license plate is illegal.

[MacBethany]

The license plate with the prefix 'Liao F' is a symbol of Dandong City in Liaoning Province. As someone who drives frequently, I always find it quite useful to recognize license plates, especially when traveling to unfamiliar cities, as it allows me to instantly identify where a vehicle is from. For example, on the highway, when I see 'Liao F,' I'm reminded that Dandong is a city on the China-North Korea border, near the Yalu River, with many tourist attractions like Phoenix Mountain. Speaking of the license plate system, the initial letters in each region have specific meanings—'Liao' represents the entire Liaoning Province, 'A' is for Shenyang, 'B' is for Dalian, and so on. This classification makes it easier for traffic police to check vehicles and identify their origins. I often remind friends to check the registration location of a license plate when buying a used car to avoid maintenance hassles later. Additionally, the last few digits of a license plate can indicate the year, such as newer models with letters being updated more quickly. In short, these small pieces of knowledge can be very helpful while driving, promoting safer practices. Nowadays, many places still use the standard blue background with white lettering format to maintain uniformity.