Why Does Maybach Have Yellow License Plates?

[VonGianna]

Below are the reasons why Maybach vehicles have yellow license plates: 1. The body length of a Maybach exceeds 6 meters, requiring it to have a yellow license plate. 2. According to the 'Terminology and Definitions of Motor Vehicle Types,' passenger vehicles with a body length of 6 meters or less and a seating capacity of 9 or fewer are classified as small or mini passenger vehicles and have blue license plates, while others have yellow license plates. Here is some relevant information: 1. The Maybach's body dimensions are 6165mm in length, 1980mm in width, and 1573mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3827mm and a 6.0-liter engine displacement. 2. Maybach is a car brand that, along with Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH, was a German ultra-luxury car brand and manufacturer active in Europe from 1921 to 1940.

[McIsabel]

I recently found this topic quite interesting while researching license plate rules. In China, the color of vehicle license plates distinguishes the type of vehicle. Ordinary passenger cars, including luxury brands like Maybach, use blue plates, while yellow plates are specifically for large vehicles such as buses or trucks. Maybach is positioned as a high-end sedan, and its length and seating capacity meet the standards for small vehicles, so it shouldn’t have a yellow plate. If you see a Maybach with a yellow plate, it might just be a test vehicle or in the temporary license phase, but it will be switched to a blue plate once officially on the road. Understanding license plate classifications can help us identify issues, like when my friend bought a used car and paid attention to the plate color to avoid misjudgment. After all, yellow-plated vehicles differ in insurance and taxes, making this quite practical knowledge.

[LeDavid]

I remember discussing a similar issue on an automotive forum before. A car owner shared that his neighbor's Maybach had yellow license plates, which surprised everyone. Later, it was clarified that it was just a sample car during import, using temporary plates. Normally, all legitimate new Maybach vehicles are issued blue license plates because domestic regulations stipulate that small private cars uniformly use blue plates, while yellow ones are for buses or training vehicles. I think such misunderstandings are quite common—many people make wild guesses about license plates based solely on appearance. In reality, the color of the license plate has nothing to do with the brand but depends solely on the vehicle's size and purpose. Properly maintaining vehicle registration information is important to avoid being mistaken for a special vehicle on the road.

[AmyRose]

I've consulted several knowledgeable friends, and the color of license plates is determined by national traffic regulations. In China, small passenger vehicles like Maybach sedans use blue license plates, while large vehicles use yellow ones. Therefore, there's no reason for a Maybach to have yellow plates unless it's a specific test model or an abnormal registration case. Standard purchased vehicles always come with blue plates—don't believe rumors and get it wrong.

[JudeMarie]

I have previously handled the license plate registration procedures for Maybach vehicles. If a new car is used as a manufacturer's sample vehicle before delivery, it may temporarily have a yellow license plate, but it will be replaced with a standard blue plate once the official user takes possession. Yellow license plates are typically only suitable for large buses, and Maybach, as a luxury sedan with smaller dimensions, would not use them. The color of the license plate reflects the vehicle classification rules. I recommend checking the official registration documents when purchasing a car to avoid any hassle later on.