How many labels need to be affixed on the car windshield?
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Two labels need to be affixed on the car windshield, namely the annual inspection compliance label and the compulsory traffic insurance label. The annual inspection compliance label indicates that the vehicle meets roadworthiness requirements, and its color varies by year for easy identification. Traffic police typically check the compulsory traffic insurance label during roadside inspections. If a vehicle lacks this label or the insurance has expired, the public security traffic management department will impound the vehicle and impose penalties. Both the compulsory insurance policy and its label bear the notation 'Supervised by China Insurance Regulatory Commission.' The policy is brown, with main text printed using internationally advanced red fluorescent anti-counterfeit ink, and the underline consists of microprinted text, offering good anti-counterfeiting features.
I've been driving for many years and remember that there are usually two stickers to be placed on the windshield: one is the motor vehicle annual inspection sticker, proving the vehicle has passed inspection, and the other is the compulsory traffic insurance sticker, confirming the insurance is valid. This is not just a regulation—otherwise, the police may issue a fine during checks. I was once reminded for applying them late. In some areas, an environmental protection sticker is also required, depending on local policies. The stickers should be placed lower to avoid blocking the view, as it can affect safety. Nowadays, many cities are promoting digitalization, allowing drivers to show the information on their phones, reducing the use of physical stickers. Discussing these changes is quite interesting—earlier, there were more stickers, and they were difficult to remove, but now the process is simplified, saving both money and hassle. As a car owner, I believe it’s important to regularly check these matters and not be careless.
