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HEY YU, DREAMER: Vanity car plates in Hong Kong prove an endearing, enduring trend
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You can tell a thing or two about a person’s wealth, status, sense of humour, beliefs and even superstitions through their special plates.
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HONG KONG – In Hong Kong, you can get a personalised car licence plate for as little as HK$5,000 (S$860).
It is an affordable luxury and a way of self-expression that can draw nods of appreciation or chuckles for many of the city’s motorists.
