Decoding Chinese License Plate Colors: A Comprehensive Guide

“Wow, that truck has such a strange and colorful license plate! It must be a Chinese plate!”. Uncle Ba, the owner of the sugarcane juice stall at the end of the alley, declared confidently as he saw me staring intently at the truck passing by. Indeed, unlike the familiar Vietnamese license plates, Chinese license plates have a unique color scheme. So, what do the colors of Chinese license plates signify? Let’s delve into this mystery with XE TẢI HÀ NỘI!

A Rich Palette of Colors & Their Hidden Meanings

While in Vietnam, we are accustomed to white plates with black lettering (for personal vehicles) or yellow plates with black lettering (for commercial vehicles), China employs a much more diverse and complex color system. Each color on a Chinese license plate carries a specific meaning, indicating the vehicle’s function, authority, or permitted area of operation.

1. Green Plates – The “Lungs” of the City

Did you know that green, the color of hope and life, is used for new energy vehicle license plates in China? That’s right, electric cars, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, etc., all bear green license plates, affirming the country’s commitment to environmental protection. Mr. Tran Van Minh, an automotive expert, states: “Using green license plates for new energy vehicles is a smart strategy, both easy to distinguish and contributing to raising public awareness of environmental protection.”

Chinese electric vehicle license plate

2. Yellow Plates – A Familiar Sight on Every Road

Yellow plates with black lettering are the most common type in China, used for most private vehicles and small trucks.

3. White Plates – “Exclusive” to Government Agencies

If you encounter a vehicle with a white license plate, remember to yield, as it may belong to the police, military, or government agencies.

Chinese police car with white license plate

4. Black Plates – The Mark of Foreign Visitors

Foreign tourists and business travelers in China are issued black license plates with white lettering.

In addition, there are other special colors such as red plates for military vehicles, orange plates for driving school vehicles, etc. Understanding the meaning of Chinese license plate colors not only helps you distinguish different types of vehicles but also offers a glimpse into the unique culture of this country.

Delve Deeper into License Plates

Want to learn more about license plates from around the world? Don’t miss other interesting articles on the XE TẢI HÀ NỘI website such as: Chinese License Plate Colors, License Plates Ending in 29, or License Plates of Vietnamese Provinces.

Conclusion

License plates are more than just a series of characters; they contain fascinating hidden messages. Hopefully, this article has helped you decipher the secrets behind the colors of Chinese license plates. Stay tuned to XE TẢI HÀ NỘI for more informative updates on the world of vehicles!

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