What Is the New Definition of Blue-Plate Light Trucks?
Date：2026-10-28
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Blue Plate New Regulations: What Are the Redefined Standards for Blue-Plate Light-Duty Trucks?
Since blue-plate light-duty trucks were exposed for the "overrated curb weight with small nominal gross weight" issue, these once highly popular vehicles suddenly became a huge headache. In particular, the Ministry of Transport stated that it would launch strict inspections targeting the problem where many blue-plate light-duty trucks are overweight even without cargo. New rules for blue-plate vehicles were rolled out this year with stringent requirements. Recently, a new round of rectification campaigns targeting blue-plate light-duty trucks has been carried out across the country. Feedback from truck drivers shows that all 4.2m blue-plate light-duty trucks are required for weighing inspection in Chongqing; overloading will result in a 6-point deduction and a fine of 500 yuan. Strict enforcement is also underway in Yunnan, Dongguan and other regions, and many 4.2m vehicles in Yunnan have been taken out of service.
Besides, for vehicle registration, Inner Mongolia has adopted stricter review standards for 4.2m blue-plate light-duty trucks. The curb weight of the vehicle must fully match the data on the official announcement, and all details must also be consistent, including the position of markings such as rated passenger capacity and rated load capacity sprayed on the vehicle door.
Since the implementation of these regulations, various previously popular blue-plate models including blue-plate flatbed trucks, blue-plate vacuum cleaning and sewage suction trucks, blue-plate compactor garbage trucks, blue-plate water sprinkler trucks and blue-plate refrigerated trucks with overweight official announcements have become problematic models. In response, Chengli Automobile Group has launched multiple new lightweight non-overweight blue-plate models to meet market demands.
According to the joint notice issued by MIIT and the Ministry of Public Security, the redefinition of blue-plate light-duty trucks mainly includes the following requirements:
1. Tire specification shall not exceed 7.00;
2. Engine displacement shall not exceed 2.5L;
3. Inner width of cargo box shall not exceed 2100mm;
The redefined standards for blue-plate light-duty trucks took effect on February 8. Starting from this date, manufacturers can no longer obtain vehicle certificates for light-duty trucks that fail to meet the above standards. That means once the existing stock of light-duty trucks on the market (with engine displacement over 2.5L or cargo box inner width over 2100mm) is sold out, such models will no longer be produced or sold.
Therefore, blue-plate light-duty trucks with engines above 2.5L and cargo box inner width over 2100mm will soon disappear. In one or two months, there will be no more light-duty trucks equipped with engines exceeding 2.5L such as Cummins 2.8 and Yunnei D30, or models with cargo boxes wider than 2.1 meters! In other words, no brand-new trucks of these specs will be available on the market, only second-hand ones!
Since blue-plate light-duty trucks were exposed for the "overrated curb weight with small nominal gross weight" issue, these once highly popular vehicles suddenly became a huge headache. In particular, the Ministry of Transport stated that it would launch strict inspections targeting the problem where many blue-plate light-duty trucks are overweight even without cargo. New rules for blue-plate vehicles were rolled out this year with stringent requirements. Recently, a new round of rectification campaigns targeting blue-plate light-duty trucks has been carried out across the country. Feedback from truck drivers shows that all 4.2m blue-plate light-duty trucks are required for weighing inspection in Chongqing; overloading will result in a 6-point deduction and a fine of 500 yuan. Strict enforcement is also underway in Yunnan, Dongguan and other regions, and many 4.2m vehicles in Yunnan have been taken out of service.
Besides, for vehicle registration, Inner Mongolia has adopted stricter review standards for 4.2m blue-plate light-duty trucks. The curb weight of the vehicle must fully match the data on the official announcement, and all details must also be consistent, including the position of markings such as rated passenger capacity and rated load capacity sprayed on the vehicle door.
Since the implementation of these regulations, various previously popular blue-plate models including blue-plate flatbed trucks, blue-plate vacuum cleaning and sewage suction trucks, blue-plate compactor garbage trucks, blue-plate water sprinkler trucks and blue-plate refrigerated trucks with overweight official announcements have become problematic models. In response, Chengli Automobile Group has launched multiple new lightweight non-overweight blue-plate models to meet market demands.
According to the joint notice issued by MIIT and the Ministry of Public Security, the redefinition of blue-plate light-duty trucks mainly includes the following requirements:
1. Tire specification shall not exceed 7.00;
2. Engine displacement shall not exceed 2.5L;
3. Inner width of cargo box shall not exceed 2100mm;
The redefined standards for blue-plate light-duty trucks took effect on February 8. Starting from this date, manufacturers can no longer obtain vehicle certificates for light-duty trucks that fail to meet the above standards. That means once the existing stock of light-duty trucks on the market (with engine displacement over 2.5L or cargo box inner width over 2100mm) is sold out, such models will no longer be produced or sold.
Therefore, blue-plate light-duty trucks with engines above 2.5L and cargo box inner width over 2100mm will soon disappear. In one or two months, there will be no more light-duty trucks equipped with engines exceeding 2.5L such as Cummins 2.8 and Yunnei D30, or models with cargo boxes wider than 2.1 meters! In other words, no brand-new trucks of these specs will be available on the market, only second-hand ones!
