Do I need to affix the 2020 car insurance label?
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2020 car insurance labels need to be affixed. According to the 2020 new regulations, only the annual inspection label needs to be displayed. The compulsory insurance is now available as an electronic label and does not need to be affixed to the windshield. However, this new regulation is only being piloted in some areas, and other regions still require it to be displayed. 1. After the new regulations were introduced, the environmental inspection compliance label has been canceled. Only the motor vehicle inspection compliance label and the compulsory insurance label need to be displayed. The latest policy states that the annual inspection and environmental inspection labels have been merged into one. As long as the vehicle passes the annual inspection, there is no need to obtain a separate environmental label. 2. Whether the compulsory insurance label needs to be affixed depends on whether the local area has implemented the electronic policy policy. In areas where it has been implemented, the label does not need to be displayed, but in areas where it has not been implemented, it still needs to be affixed. 3. Compulsory insurance is a mandatory car insurance required by the state, and its importance is self-evident. The traffic authorities intend to abolish the paper label for compulsory insurance and are currently piloting the electronic policy policy in many areas, but it has not yet been implemented nationwide. In these pilot areas, car owners do not need to affix the compulsory insurance label to the windshield.
Over my decades of driving, I've dealt with plenty of insurance decal matters. Let me tell you, whether you need to display your 2020 car insurance decal depends on local regulations and its expiration status. In California, the rule is still to place it on the lower left corner of the windshield for police visibility. But if your 2020 insurance has expired, don't display it to avoid fines or even towing. I've seen many fellow drivers get into trouble for being lazy about replacing decals. The proper approach is to contact your insurer for the latest decal and affix it securely—this isn't just a legal requirement but also saves time. Regularly check your decal for damage; replace immediately if faded. Some areas now accept digital proof, but always verify with your local DMV website/app before going decal-free. On the road, safety comes first—clear insurance documentation prevents hassle during incidents. Personally, I make it a habit to replace decals annually at renewal—this good practice protects both myself and overall traffic compliance.
