Each country has its own license plate style

In the United States, License Plates serve as mobile tourism advertisements. American License Plates not only display the state name but also feature slogans or the state's nickname, incorporating various design elements in the background, such as locally representative flora and fauna, scenic spots, famous individuals, or historical events. They resemble a mobile tourism advertisement showcasing local characteristics.

In Germany, license plates are a tool for facilitating law enforcement identification. Known for its practicality and rigor, Germany's license plate design is consistent with this ethos. In 2000, Germany replaced the DIN1451 national industrial standard font used since 1936. The overall license plate design concept starts with avoiding confusion between letters and numbers, for example, by designing the middle stroke heights of potentially interchangeable letters like "E," "F," and "B" to be of different lengths and differentiating the top-left corners to prevent content from being easily tampered with. In the middle of German license plates, there are also circular inspection stickers and official seals that make it easier for police to enforce the law. Based on this system, which is updated annually, highway police can clearly see the expiration date of each vehicle's last inspection. The coat of arms representing the federal state also embodies a long national history.

In Italy, license plates are simple and smaller in size. Before 1985, the size of the front license plate in Italy was 26.2*5.7cm; between 1985 and 1999, it changed to 32.5*10.7cm. With the development of European integration, EU countries adopted a unified design standard for license plates, and the number of digits in the license plate number increased to display vehicle information. From 1999 onwards, the size of Italian license plates further increased to 35*11cm. In comparison, Chinese license plates measure 44*14cm, indicating that Italian license plates have always been much smaller than their Chinese counterparts.

In Japan, license plates feature a reflective design that takes weather conditions into account. In 1961, Japan decided on the format for license plates: location name + classification number + kana + license plate number. Depending on the vehicle type, Japanese license plates come in four background colors: white, yellow, green, and black. Additionally, Japan has reflective license plates that are easy to identify at night or in inclement weather, giving them a cool appearance.

License plates offer an intriguing window into automotive culture, with numerous interesting stories packed into their small space. Let's explore them together!