Which region does a temporary license plate starting with 'A' belong to?

[Sadie]

Currently, there is no temporary license plate that starts with 'A'. The first character of a license plate is a Chinese character representing the provincial-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, which is the abbreviation of provinces, municipalities directly under the central government, or autonomous regions. The second character of the license plate is an English letter, representing the prefecture-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, which is the letter code for prefecture-level cities, regions, autonomous prefectures, or leagues. Generally, the letter 'A' is assigned to the capital city, the capital of an autonomous region, or the central urban area of a municipality directly under the central government, and the subsequent letters are not ranked in any particular order. License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, refer to the plates hung on the front and rear of a vehicle. They are usually made of aluminum, iron, plastic, or paper, and display the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information.

[LeHaley]

From my years of driving experience, license plates starting with 'Lin A' don't have any mysterious background. It's simply the mark of a temporary license plate, used nationwide without being specific to any particular region. 'Lin' stands for temporary permission, and the letter 'A' might be the beginning of a numerical sequence or grouping, but it's not directly related to regional plates like 'Jing A' in Beijing. I often see friends getting this kind of plate when they buy a car, like after picking up the vehicle from a dealership before registration, using it temporarily for transportation or moving. Remember, temporary plates are only valid for a limited period, usually up to about 30 days, and must be replaced with permanent plates after expiration to avoid legal issues. When discussing license plate rules, we can talk more about the role of temporary plates, such as avoiding the risk of unregistered vehicles or simplifying procedures, but it's best not to rely on them for long-term driving. In such cases, consulting the local vehicle management office is the most reliable option, as they can explain the sequence details.

[DelMicah]

I think this is a pretty common question. The 'Lin A' license plate is actually temporary in nature, not specific to any particular location. The 'Lin' prefix indicates temporary use, and the letter 'A' is just part of the sequence without any special meaning. Simply put, it's prepared for vehicles that don't have a permanent plate yet, such as during the transition period for new cars or when transferring accident vehicles. My suggestion is not to dwell on which region it belongs to, but focus more on how to apply for it correctly. Just bring your ID card and invoice to the vehicle management office to apply—it's cost-effective, convenient, and legal.