Can a new car be driven on the road within 5 days?

[IsaacLynn]

A new car can be driven on the road within 5 days, but it must first have a temporary license plate. Applying for a temporary license plate does not require the car to be present, and generally, 4S stores can provide agency services. The owner needs to provide documents such as vehicle purchase tax and insurance. It usually takes 1 day and does not incur additional fees. Insurance refusal for new cars without temporary plates: Driving a new car on the road without a temporary license plate is considered as not displaying the motor vehicle license plate as required. In such cases, if the vehicle is involved in a traffic accident, the insurance company has the right to refuse compensation, and all losses caused by the accident must be borne by the owner. Penalties for new cars without temporary plates: According to relevant regulations, this situation is classified as driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying the motor vehicle license plate. Once caught, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the motor vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding license plate, and impose a fine and deduct 12 points in accordance with the provisions of Article 90.

[JuliaLynn]

I just picked up my new car last month and drove it home the same day. As long as you have obtained a temporary license plate, you can legally drive on the road without worrying about the five-day restriction. Usually, the 4S dealership will help you apply for a 15-day temporary license plate, and driving during this period is completely fine. However, remember to properly affix the temporary plate on the lower right corner of the front windshield and the lower left corner of the rear windshield as required, otherwise you'll still get 12 points deducted if caught by cameras. I personally drove my new car directly onto the highway for long-distance trips. The only thing to note is that traffic violations during the temporary plate period are still punishable—don't think the traffic police can't check because it's not connected to the network!

[SanGabriela]

As a salesperson who frequently helps customers pick up their cars, I advise new car owners not to rush into long-distance driving right away. Although regulations allow driving with temporary license plates, it's best to take a few laps around the dealership to familiarize yourself with the car's condition. Five days are sufficient to master basic operations, such as how to turn off the auto start-stop function and how to use the electronic handbrake on slopes. I've seen too many new owners unfamiliar with the buttons, turning on the wipers while searching for the headlight switch. It's safer to wait until the official license plates arrive before embarking on long trips, don't you think?

[KatherineLynn]

A colleague from the traffic police department told me that when inspecting new cars, they focus most on two details: first, whether the temporary license plate has expired or is invalid, and second, whether the vehicle invoice date matches the temporary license plate. As long as these two conditions are met, five days? Even fifty days are legal! However, I must remind you that accident claims for vehicles with temporary plates will be processed more slowly. Last week, we handled a case where an unlicensed vehicle was directly denied compensation by the insurance company after an accident. If you've just picked up your car, don't rush onto the highway; practice your handling skills in the city first.