Can Temporary License Plates Be Used for Inter-City Travel?
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Temporary license plates can be used for inter-city travel as long as they are issued as cross-administrative jurisdiction temporary plates. It is important to inform the vehicle management office when applying for the temporary plates that they will be used for inter-city travel. Temporary travel license plates have a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders. Temporary plates for administrative jurisdiction: These plates have a sky-blue background with black characters and black borders and are limited to vehicles traveling within the city, with a validity period of no more than 15 days. Cross-administrative jurisdiction temporary plates: These plates have a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders and are used for vehicles traveling across cities, with a validity period of no more than 30 days. Temporary plates for test vehicles: These plates have a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders with the word "Test" printed on the right side of the plate and are limited to test vehicles. Temporary plates for special-type vehicles: These plates have a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders with the word "Oversize" printed on the right side of the plate and are used for special-type vehicles, such as engineering vehicles with excessive axle loads and total mass, or vehicles transporting large, indivisible items that are extra-long, extra-wide, or extra-high.
As a seasoned driver who has owned cars for many years, I believe whether temporary license plates can be used across cities depends on their type. Blue temporary plates are usually only valid within the city, while yellow ones are inter-provincial with a validity period of about 15 days. If you get a yellow plate, you can confidently drive across cities. Before long trips, always double-check the scope and expiry date on the plate to avoid fines for overstaying. Also, carry your driver's license and insurance documents, as some highway entrances, especially near provincial borders, may check them. Plan your route to avoid restricted areas and ensure full compliance to prevent being stopped and delaying your trip.
