How long can a new car go without being licensed before it can no longer be licensed?
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There is no time limit for licensing. However, there is a two-month deadline for purchasing the vehicle purchase tax. If this period is exceeded, late fees will be incurred. Only after completing the purchase tax can the vehicle be licensed. You can purchase a temporary driving permit from the new car dealer, and remember not to fill in the date, which allows you to drive without a license plate for at least six months. After the new car is sold, a temporary license plate will be issued, indicating the expiration date. The official license plate must be obtained before the temporary one expires. Related information: 1. Regulation basis: Newly purchased motor vehicles must display temporary license plates to legally drive on the road, and the use of temporary license plates for new cars must not exceed 30 days. The owner should promptly apply to the vehicle management authority for an official license plate. After expiration, penalties such as vehicle impoundment, fines, and a 12-point deduction may be imposed. 2. Introduction: The car license plate is a hard-numbered plate with a unified format and style as stipulated by national vehicle management regulations. It is issued by the vehicle management authority after reviewing, inspecting, and registering the vehicle that has applied for the plate, and it contains a registration code.
Oh no, I just bought a new car last month and was so excited, but I was too busy and forgot to get the license plate. Actually, as soon as the new car arrives home, you should quickly get a temporary license plate, which is generally valid for 15 to 30 days depending on local regulations. I delayed for over two weeks, and the police stopped me, saying driving without a license plate would result in a 200-yuan fine. Later, I consulted the DMV, and they said once the temporary plate expires, you must immediately apply for a formal plate. Otherwise, the DMV system will lock, and the new car won’t be able to complete the registration process. This is a big pitfall. I heard some places are strict—if the temporary plate expires for more than three months, you can’t get a license plate at all and have to redo the vehicle inspection. So I hurried to get it done, and now driving feels much safer. I suggest you don’t delay either—safety first and peace of mind.
Got a new car, huh? I remember when I first picked up my car, I was so eager to take it for a spin that I got caught by traffic police for driving without plates. Temporary plates are generally valid for about 30 days, but it varies by city—Guangzhou is a bit more lenient, while Shenzhen is stricter. If you exceed the deadline, you can't directly apply for the official plates anymore; you'll have to pay fines and late fees first. My friend had it worse—he delayed for two months, and the DMV said his file had expired, requiring a re-inspection before he could get plates. This affects insurance too; without plates, the insurance company won't cover any accidents. So hurry up and get it done during the new car honeymoon period to avoid all these hassles.
