How are cloned license plate vehicles penalized?

[CooperRose]

Penalties for cloned license plate vehicles: Detention for a period of 10 to 15 days, and the motor vehicle may be impounded. According to the provisions of China's Road Traffic Safety Law, using a cloned license plate constitutes the act of forging or altering a motor vehicle's license plate. Cloned license plate vehicles have been banned by the state, and the traffic law explicitly prohibits the movement of such vehicles. A cloned license plate vehicle refers to a vehicle that uses a fake license plate with the same number as a genuine one, matching the model and color of the genuine vehicle. Many of these are refurbished old vehicles that were smuggled out after being scrapped. For vehicles confirmed to have had their license plates cloned, traffic violation information incurred during the period of cloning can be revoked, and the owner may apply for a new license plate number and vehicle registration certificate.

[Presley]

I understand that the penalties for using counterfeit license plates are quite severe, mainly because it's considered a serious traffic violation. If caught with counterfeit plates, the driver could face fines of several thousand yuan, and the vehicle may be directly confiscated and destroyed. Even worse, they might be detained for several days or have their driver's license revoked for years. In particularly severe cases, such as causing an accident, they could even face criminal charges and imprisonment for several years. I know this is because it not only deceives the system but also poses risks to others on the road, such as messing up insurance claims or complicating liability issues. So, never try your luck with this. Always protect your license plates when parking to prevent others from copying them.

[RonanMarie]

As an ordinary car owner, I find the penalties for cloned license plates extremely stressful. If caught, the fines can easily reach thousands of yuan, and the vehicle will be immediately impounded and scrapped. What's even more frightening is the possibility of being detained for over ten days, with the driver's license directly revoked for several years. It will also affect future insurance claims, causing premiums to skyrocket. I want to remind everyone that this behavior is not only illegal but also harmful to both oneself and others, often leading to unclear liability after traffic accidents. It's best to drive honestly and regularly check if the license plate has been tampered with.

[Jenkins]

I've been driving for decades and witnessed many scenes of cloned vehicles being penalized. Simply put, the penalties include heavy fines, vehicle confiscation, and driver's license revocation. Fines typically start at several thousand yuan, the vehicle is directly crushed, and the license is suspended for at least one or two years. More severe cases may involve detention or criminal sentencing. I believe these penalties are justified because cloned plates conceal accident risks and disrupt traffic order. Driving requires law-abiding behavior; don't invite major trouble just to save a bit of money or for convenience.