Can a car be driven without temporary license plates?
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"A new car without license plates cannot be driven on the road. Before obtaining official license plates, it is mandatory to apply for temporary vehicle license plates in accordance with regulations. Otherwise, driving without plates will result in the vehicle being impounded by public traffic management authorities, a fine, and a deduction of 6 points from the driver's license. Vehicles must be plated; even without official license plates, temporary plates are required. To apply for temporary license plates, there is no need for vehicle inspection. Simply bring your ID card, compulsory traffic insurance certificate (no vehicle inspection required), invoice, and vehicle qualification certificate to the vehicle management office. The process is usually completed on the same day. Once you have the temporary license plates, the vehicle can be driven on the road. Generally, reputable 4S dealers will assist buyers in commuting between insurance companies to help them secure compulsory traffic insurance and temporary license plates. Only after obtaining compulsory traffic insurance and temporary license plates can the purchased car be driven out of the dealer's parking lot. If a dealer knowingly allows a buyer to take possession of a car without compulsory traffic insurance and temporary license plates, it violates Article 22 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, which states that no one may compel, instruct, or condone a driver to operate a motor vehicle in violation of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and safe driving requirements. Violators will be fined. Driving without temporary or official license plates results in a fine and a deduction of 6 points from the driver's license. As soon as a new car is driven on the road, temporary license plates must be obtained. Normally, new car owners should promptly apply for temporary license plates after obtaining the vehicle invoice, new car qualification certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. Driving without temporary license plates is not permitted."