Can I Drive Without the Front License Plate?
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Driving without the front license plate is not allowed. If you find that your license plate is missing before driving, you should immediately report it to the traffic police to explain the situation and file a record, inform them of your location, and promptly go to the vehicle management office to apply for a replacement plate. You should also inform the traffic police of your planned route and follow the designated route to the vehicle management office. Only then can you drive legally. Below is some relevant information: 1. According to relevant regulations, if the front license plate of a vehicle is lost: the owner should immediately go to the traffic and vehicle management department to apply for a replacement plate. Following the relevant procedures for replacement is not time-consuming or labor-intensive, and the vehicle management department will issue a temporary license plate for the vehicle, allowing it to be driven normally. 2. If the owner is aware that the front license plate is missing but still refuses to apply for a replacement in a timely manner: and does not display a temporary license plate as required, then the vehicle cannot be driven normally on the road, and the owner will face a fine and a serious penalty of 12 demerit points.
As a mom who often drives to pick up kids, I know this is absolutely not something to be careless about. Last week, Sister Wang in our neighborhood drove with her license plate missing and was stopped by traffic police on the spot, fined 200 yuan and deducted 9 points! Traffic regulations clearly state that license plates must be fully displayed, and missing a front plate is equivalent to driving without plates. I suggest going to the DMV to get a replacement as soon as possible. If you must move the car during this time, remember to call 122 to report it. Don’t forget to bring your ID card and vehicle registration—the replacement process is quite quick now, and the fee is only 100 yuan. With all the recent rain, license plate screws are prone to rust, so everyone should remember to check them regularly.