How long after the vehicle license expires will penalties be imposed?

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SabrinaLee
07/29/25 5:14am
If the vehicle license exceeds its validity period by even one day and the vehicle is inspected by traffic police while on the road, the owner will face penalties including vehicle impoundment and fines. How long after the vehicle license expires will penalties be imposed: An expired vehicle license indicates that the vehicle's annual inspection is overdue. Essentially, regardless of the number of days overdue, fines will be imposed as long as the inspection is overdue. Impact of an expired vehicle license: A significant consequence of an expired vehicle license is the invalidation of insurance. According to the 'Motor Vehicle Third-Party Insurance Clauses,' insurance is only valid for legally and compliantly registered vehicles. This means that if a vehicle fails to undergo the required annual inspection and is involved in a traffic accident, the insurance company will not cover the damages. All losses and compensations resulting from the accident will have to be borne by the vehicle owner, who may also be held primarily responsible for the accident.
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Muhammad
08/12/25 8:51am
As an experienced driver, I always remind everyone about the expiration of their vehicle license. In fact, once your vehicle license expires, if you're caught driving by traffic police, you'll be fined immediately—there's no so-called grace period. Penalties include fines ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan, plus demerit points. I've seen this happen several times, where people were pulled over and fined just a few days after expiration. The validity period of the vehicle license is clearly marked on the document—new vehicles are typically valid for 6 years, and after 10 years, they require annual inspection and renewal. I recommend setting a reminder on your phone app in advance to avoid forgetting in a rush. Remember to go to the DMV on time to complete the procedures, otherwise it could affect insurance claims and cause bigger trouble in case of an accident. Driving safety is the most important thing—don't lose big for small gains.
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