Why Are License Plates Prone to Falling into Water?
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Here are the reasons why license plates are prone to falling into water: 1. The license plate screws are not tightened; 2. It is related to the material of the bumper. The following are the functions of license plates: 1. To number and register information for each vehicle; 2. To identify the region to which the vehicle belongs; 3. To trace the owner and registration information of the vehicle based on the license plate. Additional information: 1. Types of license plate numbers: White represents military and police plates; Blue represents ordinary small vehicles with fewer than 7 seats; Yellow represents ordinary large vehicles; Black represents foreign enterprise plates. 2. The first Chinese character on the license plate represents the abbreviation of the province where the vehicle is registered, the second is an English letter representing the prefecture-level code of the vehicle's location, followed by a five-digit serial number.
I often see license plates falling into water during car repairs, mainly due to loose or corroded mounting screws. When driving through deep water, the strong water flow can easily wash the plate off in just a few hits. Some people try to save money by using cheap screws or not tightening them properly during installation, which leads to faster rusting and loosening over time. Driving too fast through flooded areas doubles the impact force, making the license plate fly off like a piece of paper. I recommend using anti-theft screws and checking them regularly, as well as slowing down when driving through water to avoid a lot of trouble. If necessary, adding an anti-theft bracket for reinforcement is a small investment that can save a lot of hassle. The front of the car is most exposed to water, making the license plate particularly vulnerable, so it's best to take preventive measures early.
