How Long Is the Validity Period of a Temporary Vehicle License Plate?
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Vehicle temporary license plates are generally valid for no more than 30 days. Below is a partial introduction to temporary license plates: 1. Paper motor vehicle license plates that permit temporary road use of motor vehicles, also known as temporary vehicle license plates. 2. Temporary vehicle license plates are temporary driving permits issued by the vehicle management department of the public security authority for newly purchased vehicles before they are officially registered. 3. The validity period of temporary license plates generally does not exceed thirty days. 4. Temporary vehicle license plates can be divided into four types: temporary license plates for administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for cross-administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for testing purposes, and temporary license plates for special motor vehicles.
I recently went through the process of getting a temporary license plate, and honestly, it was quite a hassle. There are two types of validity periods: the blue-background plate for local use has a maximum of 15 days, while the yellow-background plate for inter-province use lasts up to 30 days. I got the yellow one for my trip from Shanghai back to my hometown, and I managed to complete the journey just within the validity period. The key is not to exceed the expiration date—the police are strict about it, and even one day over can result in points deduction and fines. Remember to place the temporary plate on the lower left corner of the front windshield and the lower left corner of the rear window; otherwise, it’s considered a violation. Once, my friend forgot to stick it and got fined 200 yuan—what a waste!
