Which Province Does the License Plate 'Jiang' Belong To?

[DiDylan]

In China, there is no vehicle license plate that starts with the character 'Jiang'. Such license plates only appear in TV dramas or movies to match fictional locations. These plates are not allowed on the road and are considered illegal. Even for filming purposes, prior approval from the traffic management department is required. Below is an introduction to vehicle license plates in various provinces of China: Beijing (Jing), Tianjin (Jin), Heilongjiang (Hei), Jilin (Ji), Liaoning (Liao), Hebei (Ji), Henan (Yu), Shandong (Lu), Shanxi (Jin), Shaanxi (Shaan), Inner Mongolia (Meng), Ningxia (Ning), Gansu (Gan), Xinjiang (Xin), Qinghai (Qing), Tibet (Zang). Hubei (E), Anhui (Wan), Jiangsu (Su), Shanghai (Hu), Zhejiang (Zhe), Fujian (Min), Hunan (Xiang), Jiangxi (Gan), Sichuan (Chuan), Chongqing (Yu), Guizhou (Gui), Yunnan (Yun), Guangdong (Yue), Guangxi (Gui), Hainan (Qiong), Hong Kong (Gang), Macau (Ao), Taiwan (Tai).

[LeEmilio]

I often drive for travel and am familiar with license plate knowledge. The character 'Jiang' does not represent any provincial license plate code in China. In standard Chinese license plates, the initial character is the abbreviation of the province, such as 'Jing' for Beijing and 'Hu' for Shanghai. If you see 'Jiang,' it might be a misreading of 'Gan,' which is the license plate for Jiangxi. Jiangxi is abbreviated as 'Gan' because of the Gan River, while Jiangsu is 'Su.' In real life, the first character of a license plate is crucial as it helps identify the vehicle's origin. When observing on the road, I've noticed many people confuse similar characters, like 'Gan' and 'Jiang,' which look somewhat alike. For accuracy, I recommend using the DMV app to check, as it provides a complete list of provinces to avoid mistakes. License plate information is key to driving safety, and understanding it better can prevent misunderstandings.

[BraxtonAnn]

I've been repairing cars for many years and have seen numerous license plate issues. 'Jiang' is not a provincial code; this character isn't found in standard license plates. Commonly, 'Gan' represents Jiangxi, and 'Su' represents Jiangsu, both related to 'Jiang' but different. Once, a car owner showed me an old plate asking where 'Jiang' Province was. I checked and found no record, helping him confirm 'Gan' was correct. The initial character on a license plate is simple and easy to remember, but details matter—don't misread due to blurred fonts. When buying a car or transferring ownership, it's best to consult the local DMV directly; their official website also provides information. Knowledge about license plates is useful daily, especially for quick judgment in roadside accidents.