How long is the validity period of temporary license plates in Shenzhen?
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Shenzhen temporary license plates are valid for no more than thirty days, and new cars cannot use temporary plates for more than 15 days. Vehicle owners should promptly apply for official license plates from the vehicle management authority. Expired temporary plates may result in vehicle impoundment, fines, and penalty points. There are four types of temporary license plates: temporary plates for administrative jurisdictions, temporary plates for cross-administrative jurisdictions, temporary plates for testing purposes, and temporary plates for special-type motor vehicles. Temporary license plates are paper motor vehicle plates that allow temporary road use, also known as temporary vehicle movement permits. They are issued by the public security vehicle management department for newly purchased vehicles before official registration.
I just bought a car in Shenzhen, and the temporary license plate is only valid for 15 days. The salesperson said it's for local driving of new cars. During my test drive, I could only use this plate for two weeks, and I only dared to drive around the city, afraid of being stopped on the highway. You can go to the DMV to renew it once three days before it expires, with a total duration not exceeding 30 days, but you need to bring the insurance policy and ID. The whole process is quite convenient, but don’t delay beyond the deadline, otherwise, the fine starts at 200 yuan. Remember to check the date printed on the temporary plate—mine kept wobbling after being stuck on the car, so I recommend buying high-quality adhesive. In short, new drivers shouldn’t take risks; get the official plate as soon as possible. Although the queues at the Shenzhen DMV are long, booking a slot in advance saves time.
