Can I drive on the highway with an expired temporary license plate?

[DelJohn]

No, you cannot. If your temporary license plate has expired, you can apply for a new one. According to the relevant provisions of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the owner of a motor vehicle can apply for a temporary license plate three times after purchasing the vehicle, with each validity period not exceeding 15 days. However, an already issued temporary license plate cannot be extended. Below are some precautions regarding temporary license plates: Placement: Temporary license plates must be affixed to both the front and rear windshields. The front windshield placement must be in the lower left or right corner, while the rear windshield placement should be in the lower left corner. Failure to display both plates may result in penalties. Validity Period:

[RuthLee]

As someone who frequently deals with vehicle matters, I've found that once a temporary license plate expires, driving on the highway is absolutely illegal. According to traffic regulations, any vehicle without a valid license plate on the road will be penalized, especially on highways where traffic police checks are stricter, possibly resulting in on-the-spot fines or points deduction. I also know a detail: if an accident occurs on the highway, insurance may refuse to cover the damages due to the invalid license plate, leading to significant losses. Therefore, I always advise car owners to apply for a formal license plate at the local vehicle management office before the temporary one expires. Don't delay, and don't take the risk of driving on the highway with an expired temporary plate.

[StPresley]

Last year, I drove my new car with temporary plates and once got too busy to notice they had expired while driving home on the highway. I was caught at the toll station and fined over 200 yuan. I regretted it afterward—driving without valid plates on the high-speed road meant my car couldn’t be identified in case of an accident, posing huge risks. Since then, I’ve set phone reminders to renew my plates a week before expiration, never risking driving on the highway without them again.

[MaddoxRose]

Absolutely not allowed to drive! Driving on the highway with an expired temporary license plate is illegal and will result in penalties from traffic police. Immediate action is recommended: contact the DMV to apply for a new plate or postpone your highway trip to avoid additional trouble or safety risks.