How many points will be deducted for not installing the license plate according to regulations?
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Failure to install the license plate according to regulations will result in a deduction of 12 points. Below is more related information: Legal provisions: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses": driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted driving type; driving under the influence of alcohol; driving an operational passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with more than 20% overload; fleeing the scene of a traffic accident without constituting a crime; driving a motor vehicle on the road without a license plate, or intentionally covering, damaging, or failing to install the motor vehicle license plate according to regulations. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the above violations, 12 points will be deducted at once. Timely handling of violations: The motor vehicle driver should report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the driving license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After the driver completes the study, the vehicle management office should conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days.
Having driven for many years, I've seen quite a few friends get pulled over for improperly installed license plates. Once, a buddy of mine tried to save time by securing his plate with tape, only to have a traffic officer flag him for non-compliant installation—resulting in a 6-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. With already limited points on his license, he panicked—accumulating 12 points means mandatory classes and tests, not just disrupting work but potentially hiking insurance costs. Proper plate installation is straightforward: use screws to fix it visibly at the front and rear, ensuring no blurring or obstruction. Speeding risks accidents, and unclear plates hinder police from tracking violations, escalating safety hazards. My advice? Check plate stability during every car wash—cultivating this habit saves hassle and cash.