Configuration

---@param entity number The entity to get the identifier for.
---@return string|nil The identifier for the entity or nil if not found.
GetEntityIdentifier = function(entity)
    -- By default use vehicle plate as identifier
    -- You should use VIN or other unique identifier if possible
    return GetVehicleNumberPlateText(entity)
end

---@param entity number The entity to check.
---@param entity_identifier string This matches what GetEntityIdentifier returns.
---@return boolean is_persistent True if the entity is persistent, false otherwise.
GetIsEntityPersistent = function(entity, entity_identifier)
    -- By default it assumes vehicles with NPC style plates are not persistent
    -- GTA V NPC plates are 8 chars and in format like 12ABC345 unless changed
    if #entity_identifier == 8 and entity_identifier:match("^%d%d[A-Z][A-Z][A-Z]%d%d%d$") then
        return false -- Do not persist NPC vehicles
    end

    -- You should implement your own logic to determine if the entity is persistent
    -- Such as is it owned by a player, is it registered in a database, etc.

    return true -- Assume persistent
end