Can Temporary License Plates Get Traffic Violations?
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Temporary license plates can also incur violations, and any illegal actions committed by the vehicle will be penalized according to the law. Below is additional information: 1. Relevant Regulations: According to Article 87 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," traffic police and traffic management departments of public security authorities should promptly correct any road traffic safety violations. They must impose penalties based on facts and relevant provisions of the law. For minor violations that do not affect road traffic, offenders may receive a verbal warning before being released. 2. Speeding Violations: Speeding with a temporary license plate can result in demerit points, though fines may not always apply. If the speed exceeds the limit by less than 10%, a warning is issued without a fine. Exceeding the limit by 10% or more will incur a fine. Temporary license plates are issued by the vehicle management office as provisional permits and hold the same legal effect as regular plates until official plates are obtained. Therefore, drivers must still adhere to traffic laws when using temporary plates.
I've driven new cars with temporary license plates a few times, and each time I had to remind myself not to be careless. A temporary plate is just a short-term pass, but if you speed, run red lights, or park illegally while driving, the cameras will capture it clearly, and traffic police will still issue penalties. I remember one time I was caught speeding in the city, costing me over 500 in fines and points. During the validity period of the temporary plate, you must follow the rules because it's linked to the vehicle's information, and violations will be directly recorded. More importantly, if you drive with an expired temporary plate, it counts as unlicensed driving, which is even more troublesome. So, I advise everyone not to relax just because you have a temporary plate—get your official plates as soon as possible to ensure safe driving and reduce risks.
