Can Temporary License Plates Be Used for Cross-Province Highway Travel?
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Nationwide temporary license plates (with brown-yellow background, black characters, and black borders) can be used for cross-province highway travel. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Introduction to Temporary License Plates: These are paper motor vehicle license plates that allow temporary road use, also known as temporary driving license plates. They are temporary vehicle movement certificates issued by the vehicle management department of the public security bureau for newly purchased vehicles before official registration. 2. Types of Temporary License Plates: Temporary plates with sky-blue background, black characters, and black borders are limited to use within the city and are referred to as local temporary license plates. They cannot be used outside the local area and are valid for no more than 15 days. Temporary plates with brown-yellow background, black characters, and black borders can be used for cross-province travel and are referred to as non-local temporary license plates, valid for no more than 30 days.
As a new driver who just got my license, I remember being extremely worried about the temporary license plate issue when driving a new car for the first time. Temporary license plates can indeed be used on highways across provinces, but you must apply for an inter-provincial temporary plate. Local temporary plates are only valid within the city, and driving out of the province would be a violation. Back then, I applied for one by bringing my ID card, vehicle invoice, and compulsory insurance policy to the DMV. The validity period is usually around 15 days, so make sure it doesn’t expire. Highway police occasionally check documents, so I always remember to place the temporary plates prominently on the front and rear windows. Safety is even more crucial—new drivers tend to get nervous, so I recommend having an experienced friend accompany you and avoiding night driving. In short, as long as you comply with regulations, you can drive with peace of mind. Don’t cut corners by using a local temporary plate for long-distance trips.
