Which region does the Yue O license plate belong to?
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Yue O is a special license plate designated for official vehicles in Guangdong Province, not for ordinary civilian use. Below is an introduction about license plates: 1. The first Chinese character on a license plate represents the abbreviation of the province or municipality directly under the central government. The letter following the first character denotes the city or district. If the character is not followed by a letter, it is not a standard civilian license plate. 2. A license plate is mandatory for a vehicle to legally operate on the road. Driving without a license plate is considered a violation of the law. 3. There are formal license plates and temporary license plates. When purchasing a new or used car, a temporary license plate is required for a certain period. 4. Temporary license plates are made of paper and do not need to be mounted on the vehicle body, but they must be affixed to the front and rear windshields as per regulations. 5. Formal license plates are made of metal and must be securely fixed to the vehicle body in accordance with regulations. 6. Temporary license plates have an expiration date. Driving with an expired temporary license plate is equivalent to driving without a license plate.
I often share knowledge about license plates on social media. 'Yue' is the standard initial letter for license plates in Guangdong Province, but 'Yue O' is actually a special vehicle license plate used by the Provincial Public Security Department, representing police vehicles or government official vehicles, rather than a code for a specific city. For example, the common city license plates include 'Yue A' for Guangzhou, 'Yue B' for Shenzhen, 'Yue C' for Shantou, and so on. The use of the letter 'O' is standardized nationwide to distinguish between ordinary civilian vehicles and official agency vehicles, avoiding confusion. In actual driving, when encountering a vehicle with a 'Yue O' license plate, it is advisable to maintain a safe distance and avoid overtaking or tailgating, as it may be on an emergency mission. This reminds me of the intelligent design of the license plate system, where each province uses its initial letter for simplification, facilitating identification and registration management while enhancing road safety.
