Are there any labels that don't need to be affixed to cars now?

[EmilioFitz]

No need to affix the vehicle insurance label, only the annual inspection label is required on the vehicle. Below are the relevant details: 1. The annual inspection label is connected to the traffic police system: The new policy stipulates that vehicle annual inspection and environmental inspection will be combined. 2. No need to affix the insurance label: Vehicles must affix the annual inspection label. The latest regulations state that the vehicle environmental inspection and annual inspection labels are merged into one, meaning this label can represent both the vehicle's annual inspection and environmental inspection. 3. Vehicles only need to pass the annual inspection: This eliminates the need to obtain a separate environmental label. Previously, vehicles required the annual inspection label, environmental label, and insurance label. Now, the annual inspection and environmental labels are combined into a single annual inspection label.

[DeErin]

I previously specialized in researching vehicle inspection stickers, and the policies have indeed been updating rapidly. Last year when I had my car inspected, the staff told me that electronic versions have been implemented nationwide, so there's no need to stick paper annual inspection or environmental protection labels on the windshield. The compulsory traffic insurance labels have also achieved electronic data sharing in most provinces and cities, allowing traffic police to check them by scanning a code. However, it's important to note that some remote areas might not yet be fully connected to the network, so it's advisable to keep an electronic insurance policy on your phone as a backup. I once encountered a new car owner who was overly anxious and bought static cling stickers everywhere, but it really wasn't necessary. Now, having a clean windshield is much more refreshing, but remember to renew your insurance and inspection on time, otherwise the electronic system can still capture and penalize you.

[MacCarmen]

During long-distance drives, I noticed that law enforcement standards vary in different places. Last year, while driving from Jiangsu to Jiangxi, the highway checkpoint actually asked to see a paper inspection sticker. I chatted with the traffic police officer for a while, and he said that although the policy allows for digital stickers, some areas have slow equipment updates, making paper certificates more straightforward. Later, I got smarter—after each annual inspection, I save a screenshot of the electronic sticker in my photo album, ready to show it to any meticulous officer. I also recommend keeping a transparent folder in the car for a printed copy—it doesn’t take up much space anyway. Oh, and have you noticed? When transferring ownership of a used car, the DMV still requires the original paper insurance policy—that hasn’t been phased out yet.

[EmmettAnn]

Just helped a friend with the transfer of an old car and realized that the sticker requirements can be confusing. Currently, there are only two mandatory stickers: the temporary license plate must be displayed on both the front and rear windshields, and novice drivers need to display a yellow background with black lettering 'Novice Driver' sticker. New energy vehicles in cities with traffic restrictions require a special pass. Other stickers like the environmental label, annual inspection label, and compulsory traffic insurance label are no longer mandatory. However, avoid placing random stickers on the front windshield, especially dark films that block more than 30% visibility, as this constitutes illegal modification. The adhesive residue left from removing stickers on my old car was really hard to clean; it took a few dollars' worth of adhesive remover to get rid of it.