How long must the 12-point penalty for intentionally obscuring a license plate be processed?
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Intentionally obscuring a license plate results in a 12-point penalty, and generally, the offender must report to the public security authorities within 15 days for processing. If the penalty is not addressed within 15 days, the public security authorities will directly revoke the driver's license. Article 11 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: When driving a motor vehicle on the road, the vehicle must display its license plate, inspection qualification mark, and insurance mark, and carry the vehicle registration certificate. The license plate must be displayed as required, kept clear and intact, and must not be intentionally obscured or damaged. Article 13 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law: The license plate of a motor vehicle must be displayed at the designated positions on the front and rear of the vehicle, kept clear and intact. Heavy and medium-duty trucks and their trailers, tractors and their trailers must have their enlarged license plate numbers painted on the rear of the body or carriage, with the characters upright and clear. The inspection qualification mark and insurance mark must be affixed to the upper right corner of the front windshield of the motor vehicle.