Where is the license plate Yun M from?
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Yun M is the license plate code for Baoshan City in Yunnan Province. The license plate codes for various regions in Yunnan Province are as follows: Yun A for Kunming City, Yun C for Zhaotong City, Yun D for Qujing City, Yun E for Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yun F for Yuxi City, Yun G for Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yun H for Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yun J for Pu'er City, Yun K for Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yun L for Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yun M for Baoshan City, Yun N for Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yun P for Lijiang City, Yun Q for Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yun R for Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and Yun S for Lincang City. The license plate number consists of 2 characters, comprising a Chinese character and an English letter. The Chinese character is the abbreviation of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government, while the English letter represents the code of the vehicle management office.
I've been driving long distances for many years and have seen a lot of license plates, especially those starting with 'Yun', which all come from Yunnan. 'Yun' stands for Yunnan, just like 'Yue' stands for Guangdong—it's a provincial abbreviation. The letters that follow are used to distinguish different cities. For example, 'Yun M' refers to Baoshan City, located in the western part of Yunnan near the border. I remember last time when I traveled to Dali, I saw a lot of cars with 'Yun M' plates on the road. The locals drive quite aggressively but still follow the rules. License plates aren't just identifiers; they help identify accident vehicles or illegally parked cars on the road, which is really important. Normally, choosing a license plate must comply with standards—it's not just random scribbles. Letters from A to N are all managed and assigned to avoid duplication and confusion. If you ever see 'Yun M', you'll know it's from Baoshan.