How Long Can a Temporary License Plate for Small Cars Be Used?
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Temporary license plates for small cars come in two types: one is for temporary driving within the administrative jurisdiction, issued with a validity period not exceeding 15 days, and the plate is blue in color; the other is for temporary driving across administrative jurisdictions, issued with a validity period not exceeding 30 days, and the plate is yellow in color. Relevant information about license plates is as follows: 1. Introduction: License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, refer to the plates hung on the front and rear of a vehicle, engraved with the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other related information. 2. Function: License plates serve as a numbering and information registration system for vehicles, primarily allowing identification of the vehicle's region of registration and enabling the tracking of the vehicle's owner and registration details based on the plate.
Just got a new car recently, and I specifically checked the validity period of temporary license plates. Generally, there are two types of temporary plates for small cars: those for ordinary administrative areas are valid for 15 days, while those for cross-district use can last up to 30 days. The key point is that each vehicle can only receive temporary plates up to 3 times, totaling a maximum of 45 or 90 days. If the temporary plates expire before the formal license plates are issued, the DMV won’t issue new temporary ones. So, after picking up the car, you need to plan the time carefully to avoid exceeding the deadline! When I was registering my car, the staff repeatedly emphasized that full-coverage car insurance is mandatory during the temporary plate period; otherwise, the insurance company won’t cover any accidents. Also, never alter or forge temporary plates—getting caught means losing all 12 points on your license.
