Can you drive on the road with a temporary license plate but no vehicle license?
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You cannot drive on the road with a temporary license plate but no vehicle license. The following is an introduction to temporary license plates: 1. Types: The validity period of a temporary license plate generally does not exceed thirty days. There are four types: temporary license plates for administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for cross-administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for testing, and temporary license plates for special-type motor vehicles. 2. Placement: Two temporary license plates should be affixed at the same time. One should be affixed to the upper right corner of the front windshield inside the vehicle in a position that does not obstruct the driver's view and should not be covered by the compulsory traffic insurance label. The other should be affixed to the upper left corner of the rear windshield inside the vehicle.
I encountered this situation before - bought a new car with temporary license plates but hadn't gotten the vehicle registration certificate yet, and was in a hurry to drive out for errands. Temporary plates are usually issued by the DMV or 4S stores, valid for about ten days. You can drive without the registration certificate, but must be careful not to exceed the validity period. I've done this before - driving short distances is quite safe, police won't stop you immediately when they see temporary plates, just make sure to display them prominently on the front windshield. However, driving without a registration certificate always feels uneasy - if you encounter an accident or inspection with incomplete documents, you might face fines and it could delay insurance claims. So once you get temporary plates, make time to complete the formal procedures as soon as possible. Prepare documents like the car purchase invoice and ID card - you can get the registration certificate done in a few days, avoiding unnecessary complications that might affect your travel plans.
