The license plate can only be applied by the original owner (unit or individual) and may not be transferred to others. Only when the vehicle is transferred to others or scrapped can the original license plate be retained. If the owner moves the vehicle to a different place, even if the vehicle is in his own name, the original number cannot be retained.
Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China
In order to maintain road traffic order, prevent and reduce traffic accidents, protect personal safety, protect the property safety and other legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons and other organizations, and improve traffic efficiency, the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China is formulated.
This law is divided into general principles, vehicles and drivers, road traffic conditions, road traffic regulations, traffic accident handling, law enforcement supervision and legal responsibility.
On April 29th, 20021year, the 28th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th NPC of People's Republic of China (PRC) adopted the Decision of the Standing Committee of NPC on Amending the Law of the People's Republic of China on Road Traffic Safety and other eight laws, which will come into force as of the date of promulgation.
Article 11 When a motor vehicle runs on the road, it shall hang the motor vehicle number plate, place inspection marks and insurance marks, and carry the motor vehicle driving license with it. Motor vehicle number plates shall be hung in accordance with the regulations and kept clear and complete, and shall not be intentionally obscured or defiled. No unit or individual may confiscate or detain the motor vehicle license plate.
Refer to the above? Baidu Encyclopedia-Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China