
There are no license plates starting with the character 'Dong'. These are likely fictional prop license plates used in TV dramas. Here's more information about license plates: 1. Standard license plates consist of: provincial abbreviation + city letter code + numeric plate number. License plates serve to identify and register vehicle information, primarily enabling identification of a vehicle's registered region and facilitating owner/registration lookups. 2. There are three encoding rules for 5-digit license plate sequences: a) All digits use Arabic numerals; b) Each position uses English letters (excluding O and L from the 26-letter alphabet); c) Combination with 2 English letters (still excluding O and L).

Having driven for many years, I've noticed that license plates with the character 'Dong' (East) on the streets usually refer to vehicles from Shandong Province. Although the first letter or Chinese character on Chinese license plates represents the province, and Shandong uses 'Lu' instead of directly using 'Dong,' the full name of Shandong contains the character 'Dong,' so people commonly refer to 'Dong' plates as coming from Shandong. Shandong is a major coastal province in eastern China with a developed economy and a huge number of vehicles, making plates like 'Lu A' (Jinan) and 'Lu B' (Qingdao) very common on the road. Understanding this helps me determine the origin of vehicles, such as quickly identifying out-of-town cars on highways to avoid misjudging while following or having more topics in conversations. The license plate system is a national standard with different codes for each province, and Shandong's 'Lu' originates from the name of an ancient historical state, reflecting local characteristics.

As someone with a slight interest in military affairs, license plates bearing the character 'East' are commonly seen in the military vehicle system, representing the Eastern Theater Command or the former Jinan Military Region. In the People's Liberation Army's license plates, the character 'East' identifies vehicles from the eastern forces, such as fleets from the Eastern Theater Command. This designation is simple and easy to remember, facilitating management by distinguishing between different theater commands. In daily life, when I see military plates with 'East,' I recognize them as military vehicles from the eastern region, which brings to mind the distribution and responsibilities of the military. The design of the military portion of Chinese license plates is meticulous, with 'East' representing a vast area that includes both coastal and inland regions, serving as a reminder for identifying vehicle origins and ensuring safe driving. Understanding the background of military license plates has increased my interest in national defense knowledge and also helps me yield the right of way to military vehicles on the road.

Let me talk about the regions with 'Dong' (East) in their license plates from a geographical perspective, mainly focusing on Shandong Province. Shandong is located on the eastern coast of China, and its name includes the character 'Dong' (East). The first character of its license plate is 'Lu', which is associated with the province. Shandong holds a significant position, situated in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, bordering the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea to the east. It is a populous and industrially developed province with a thriving automotive industry, such as FAW-Volkswagen having factories there. Understanding the regional codes of license plates helps me quickly identify the origin of vehicles. For example, when I see a car with a 'Lu' plate in a parking lot, I know the owner might be from Shandong. China's license plate system is concise and clear, with regional codes resembling a map. Shandong's code reflects its historical and geographical advantages.


