Where is the license plate number Lu W from?

[OBrody]

Previously, staff members of provincial-level authorities in Jinan used to have Lu W license plates. Around the end of 2016, the issuance and registration of "Lu W" license plates were discontinued. Currently, they have all been canceled and replaced with Lu A plates. The specific details are as follows: 1. According to relevant laws and regulations, starting from October 2018, Shandong completely abolished the "Lu 0" and "Lu W" license plates, and all license plate replacements were completed by December 31. From January 1, 2019, vehicle owners who did not replace their "Lu O" or "Lu W" license plates would face penalties and be held accountable. 2. At the same time, the Shandong traffic police department organized a concentrated road enforcement campaign to confiscate vehicles continuing to use "Lu O" or "Lu W" license plates, imposing penalties in accordance with laws and regulations, and reporting the individuals and their vehicles to their respective units and disciplinary inspection and supervision departments. Official vehicles of provincial-level authorities had "Lu O" license plates, while private vehicles of provincial-level authorities had "Lu W" license plates.

[Faith]

I've always been interested in license plates. Having driven many cars, when I see plates with 'Lu W', I know it's a vehicle from Shandong. Shandong is abbreviated as 'Lu', and the letters likely represent cities, like 'A' for Jinan and 'B' for Qingdao. 'W' often indicates provincial-level government agencies or special vehicles, such as official cars for certain departments. The structure of license plates on the road consists of a provincial abbreviation followed by letters and numbers. Shandong has a large number of vehicles, so 'Lu W' plates are relatively common on highways. When I encounter out-of-town plates while driving, I pay extra attention to the road conditions, as the driver might not be familiar with local roads. For new drivers, it's best to check official vehicle information through mobile apps to avoid misjudgments. The history of license plates started changing in the 1990s, with each province having its own allocation. To find out exactly what 'Lu W' stands for, one would need to check the vehicle registration with the local DMV, though usually, the归属地 (belonging place) can be clarified online.