Do I need to handle a parking ticket issued to a temporary license plate?
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Temporary license plates being issued a parking ticket need to be handled. Temporary license plates have the same legal effect as permanent license plates. Additional information: 1. On-site illegal parking penalty: For violating the parking regulations of motor vehicles under the Road Traffic Safety Law, if the driver is present, the traffic police can point out the illegal act and issue a verbal warning, ordering the driver to leave immediately. Generally, as long as the driver leaves quickly, there will be no fine. If the driver refuses to leave and the parked vehicle obstructs the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, the traffic police will impose a fine. 2. Off-site illegal parking penalty: If the driver is not present, in addition to issuing a fine and a ticket, if the parked vehicle obstructs the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, the traffic police department has the authority to tow the vehicle to a location that does not obstruct traffic or to a parking place designated by the traffic management department of the public security organ.
I understand this issue. Many people think they can ignore parking tickets issued to vehicles with temporary license plates, but based on my experience, they must be dealt with. Temporary license plates are provisional proof before official registration and are equally subject to traffic regulations. If fines are not paid promptly, the penalties will accumulate, potentially affecting subsequent vehicle registration and even leading to legal disputes. For example, if recorded in the traffic police system, you may encounter obstacles when applying for a permanent license plate or during annual inspections. I recommend not taking chances. Quickly check the ticket information via a mobile app or the designated website and pay online. The key is to develop good parking habits. Although temporary plates have a short validity period, you can't park haphazardly—otherwise, you might not only face fines but also delay important matters.
I had a similar experience. When I first bought my car and had temporary plates, I accidentally parked in the wrong spot and got a ticket. At first, I didn’t take it seriously, thinking the temporary plates wouldn’t matter. But a month later, when I went to register for permanent plates, I was told there was an unpaid ticket, and I had to pay late fees and make an extra trip to the traffic police station to resolve it. So, you really can’t take it lightly—tickets target both the car and the driver, and temporary plates are just a transitional phase. Ignoring them can lead to endless trouble. It’s best to act as soon as you receive a ticket to save yourself hassle. Also, pay attention to the expiration date of your temporary plates to avoid creating more issues before they expire. Safety first—following the rules is about taking responsibility for yourself.
