How Long Can a New Car Be Driven Without License Plates?
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New cars can be driven without license plates for a maximum of one month. Relevant information: 1. Regulatory Basis: Newly purchased motor vehicles must display temporary license plates to be legally driven on the road, and the use of temporary plates for new cars must not exceed 30 days. Owners should promptly apply to the vehicle management authority for official license plates. After expiration, penalties may include vehicle impoundment, a fine of 200 yuan, and 12 demerit points. 2. Overview: Automobile license plates are standardized, uniform hard plates with registration codes issued by vehicle management authorities after reviewing, inspecting, and registering vehicles that have applied for plates, as stipulated by national vehicle management regulations.
I just finished handling the new car license plate registration. Remember to get the plates done promptly after buying a new car. According to the DMV regulations, new vehicles must be officially registered within 45 days at the latest after purchase. However, you can drive with temporary plates for the first 30 days. Some regions even issue two types of temporary plates: the blue temporary plate for use within administrative jurisdictions is valid for 15 days, while the brown temporary plate for cross-jurisdictional use is valid for 30 days. Dare to drive without plates beyond this period? If caught by traffic police, you'll lose all 12 points on your license and face a fine of 2,000 yuan. I recommend not delaying too long—you only get three chances to apply for temporary plates, and replacing them if damaged is a hassle. Getting the official plates early saves trouble. Recently, I've seen many new cars parked in front of dealerships for two months without moving, with tires nearly deformed—it's really not worth it.
