Can the inspection label be omitted?
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Inspection labels have implemented electronic insurance policies for vehicles, eliminating the need to display the compulsory traffic insurance label. For regions where electronic insurance policies are not yet implemented, vehicles are still required to display the compulsory traffic insurance label. Below is a detailed introduction regarding inspection labels: 1. In 2020, electronic inspection labels were widely promoted to replace the paper version of the annual inspection compliance label. Electronic inspection labels hold the same legal validity as the paper version. In provinces and cities where electronic inspection labels have been implemented, the compliance inspection label does not need to be displayed. 2. In regions where electronic inspection labels have not been implemented, the compliance inspection label must still be displayed. According to Article 13 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations": The motor vehicle inspection compliance label and insurance label should be affixed to the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield. Failure to display the relevant vehicle labels as required is a violation of the law.
As a truck driver with 15 years of experience, I can tell you clearly that the inspection sticker must be displayed - it's clearly stipulated by law. After passing the annual vehicle inspection, if you don't stick that small decal on the upper right corner of your windshield, the police will issue a ticket on the spot, with fines ranging from 100-200 RMB or even points deducted from your license. When I was younger, I found it annoying and skipped it once, only to get into a minor accident without the sticker - ended up being fined extra for non-compliance. Honestly, having the sticker doesn't obstruct anything; it just reminds you to keep up with inspections for vehicle safety. Nowadays many checkpoints and parking lots use it for quick verification, saving lots of hassle. Don't take chances - the law is absolute. Just stick the new sticker properly after getting it from the DMV for peace of mind and cost savings.
