Can Temporary License Plates Be Used After Receiving Metal Plates?
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After receiving the metal license plates, temporary license plates cannot be used, even if they have not yet expired. Temporary license plates are paper license plates issued by traffic management authorities to vehicle owners, permitting temporary road use before the official plates are issued. Once the official plates are obtained, they must be promptly displayed; otherwise, if discovered by law enforcement, the owner may face fines and a 12-point penalty. Below are specific details about temporary license plates: 1. Validity Period: Temporary license plates are categorized into three validity periods—15 days, 30 days, and 90 days—depending on the type. Vehicles requiring temporary operation within the same administrative jurisdiction are issued temporary plates valid for no more than 15 days. Those needing to operate across administrative jurisdictions receive temporary plates valid for no more than 30 days. Vehicles undergoing research, prototype testing, etc., are issued temporary plates valid for 90 days. 2. Placement: Generally, both temporary plates must be affixed to the vehicle. One should be placed in the upper right corner of the interior windshield without obstructing the driver's view or being covered by insurance stickers. The other should be placed in the upper left corner of the rear windshield. For vehicles with installation constraints, only one temporary plate is required, placed in the lower left or right corner of the front windshield.
