Do family cars need a vehicle license?
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Vehicles on the road require a vehicle license. Introduction to Vehicle License: The motor vehicle license is the legal document that permits a motor vehicle to drive on roads within China. The vehicle license consists of three parts: the license holder, the main page, and the supplementary page. The front of the main page contains the endorsed license core, while the back features a photo of the vehicle, sealed in plastic. The supplementary page is the endorsed license core. Functions of the Vehicle License: Insurance Claim Documentation. For insured motor vehicles, if a traffic accident occurs within the scope of insurance liability, the policyholder must present the Motor Vehicle License, and it must be valid (i.e., the vehicle has passed the annual inspection), for the insurance company to process the claim. If a valid vehicle license cannot be presented, the insurance company will deny the claim, even if the accident occurs within the insurance coverage period.
I've been driving family cars for over 20 years, and the vehicle license is absolutely mandatory. It's clearly stated in traffic regulations, serving as the car's ID card - driving without it is illegal. Once I forgot to bring it on a trip out of town and got pulled over by police, fined 200 RMB with points deducted, which ruined my entire itinerary. Normally I keep it with my driver's license in a leather case stored in the car's compartment - never casually toss it on the back seat. When buying a new car, the 4S dealership will help you get licensed and issue the vehicle license; for used car transfers you'll need to re-register it. If any information is incorrect, update it immediately to avoid bigger troubles. For safety, annual inspections or part replacements also require it, otherwise insurance companies won't cover your losses. Remember to develop the habit of checking you have it with you - it'll make life much smoother.
