Can a car be driven on the road without a vehicle license but with a temporary license plate?
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With a temporary license plate and insurance, you can drive on the road even without a vehicle license. Of course, the vehicle must be a regular motor vehicle, and the temporary license plate must be within its validity period. When driving, you must also carry your driver's license, the original vehicle invoice, and the certificate of conformity in case of inspection. The use of temporary license plates is subject to time and regional restrictions. You can apply for a temporary license plate from the local vehicle management office under any of the following conditions: 1. When driving the vehicle from the place of purchase to the place of use, you need to apply for a temporary license plate at the vehicle management office in the place of purchase. 2. When transferring the vehicle's registration and the official license plate has been surrendered, you need to apply for a temporary license plate at the local vehicle management office to drive back to your home location. 3. If a new car in your area has not yet obtained an official license plate and needs to be driven to another location for modifications, you must apply for a temporary license plate locally. After modifications are completed, apply for a temporary license plate at the local office to drive back to the original area. 4. For owners who have not yet fixed their vehicle registration and need to test drive temporarily.
I've been driving for many years, and as a car enthusiast, I often deal with such matters. Without a vehicle license but with a temporary license plate, you can generally drive on the road because the temporary plate serves as a provisional permit for new cars or transferred vehicles. You need to ensure the temporary plate is affixed to the front and rear windshields, and as long as it's within the validity period, there should be no issues. Once, I helped a friend buy a used car—he only had a temporary plate and no vehicle license, yet he drove it to work for over two weeks without ever being questioned by the police. However, you should process the vehicle license as soon as possible, as it's the key document proving ownership. Temporary plates have a short validity period, often limited to 15 or 30 days. Driving with an expired temporary plate is illegal and may result in fines or vehicle impoundment. Additionally, keep your insurance policy and ID handy in case of unexpected situations on the road. During the break-in period for a new car, drive at lower speeds—safety first. Avoid aggressive acceleration to prevent potential hazards. In short, temporary plates are convenient, but don’t delay getting the proper license.
