How Long is the Validity Period of a Temporary License Plate?
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Temporary License Plate Validity Period: The validity period is clearly indicated on the temporary license plate, with durations of 15, 30, or 90 days. The temporary license plate must be used within its validity period. If the formal license plate has not been obtained after the expiration of the temporary one, a reapplication is necessary, but the number of applications cannot exceed three times. About Temporary License Plates: These are paper motor vehicle license plates that allow temporary road use of motor vehicles, also known as temporary vehicle movement permits. They are issued by the vehicle management department of the public security bureau for new vehicles before official registration. Types of Temporary License Plates: 1. Those with sky-blue background, black characters, and black borders are limited to driving within the city, known as local temporary license plates; 2. Those with brown-yellow background, black characters, and black borders can be used for inter-city driving, known as out-of-town temporary license plates; 3. Besides temporary plates for ordinary household vehicles, there are also temporary license plates for test motor vehicles and special-type motor vehicles. Their appearance is similar to ordinary temporary plates but usually includes a "test" or "special" text identifier.
When I bought a car, I used a temporary license plate, which is usually valid for 15 days, but sometimes it can be up to 30 days, depending on the place of purchase or transfer. As an experienced driver, I think this time is sufficient, but don't delay, otherwise, if the traffic police find out it's expired, you may be fined 200 yuan and get 3 penalty points, which is not worth it. In fact, the temporary license plate is designed reasonably to help you transition to the formal license plate. During this period, you need to bring the car purchase invoice and ID card to the vehicle management office to complete the procedures. I suggest setting a phone reminder as soon as you get it—safety first. Another tip: don't speed during the temporary license plate period, as without a formal plate, it's easy to overlook traffic violations. In short, although the time is short, make good use of it and don't lose big for small gains.
