Do I need to affix the inspection exemption label applied for on 12123?
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You do not need to affix the inspection exemption label applied for on 12123. When using it, simply show it to the traffic police on your phone for scanning. Paper labels need to be affixed: The motor vehicle inspection compliance label, environmental protection label, and insurance label should be affixed to the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield. Failing to affix the relevant vehicle labels as required is illegal and may result in corresponding fines and penalty points. Electronic labels do not need to be affixed: However, under the new regulations, the environmental protection label has been abolished and merged with the annual inspection label. Additionally, some regions have also abolished the compulsory traffic insurance label, replacing it with electronic insurance policies. Therefore, in these regions, only the annual inspection compliance label needs to be affixed. However, this is currently limited to Beijing. If the trial goes smoothly, it will be implemented nationwide.
I'm quite qualified to speak on this matter since I deal with it every year for my own car. The electronic inspection exemption badge issued through the Traffic Management 12123 app has completely replaced the paper version, eliminating the need to stick it on the windshield. The policy changed long ago – just keep the digital certificate in your phone. When traffic police check your vehicle, simply open the app to display it or show them a screenshot. Personally, I've never stuck one on; after my last inspection, I saved it directly to my phone gallery, making it super convenient to pull up during random checks. However, I recommend enabling notification permissions for 12123 as the system sometimes sends reminders when inspections are due, helping you avoid forgetting the annual check-up time.