How to Display Temporary License Plates on a New Car?
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If there is only one temporary license plate, it should be affixed to the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, ensuring it does not obstruct the driver's view. If there are two temporary license plates, one should be placed on the front windshield and the other on the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the car. Below are the specific types of temporary license plates: 1. Light blue background with black characters and black borders: Limited to driving within the city, known as a local temporary license plate, valid for 15 days. 2. Brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders: Can be used for driving across cities, known as an out-of-town temporary license plate, valid for 30 days.
I recently helped my son apply for a temporary license plate, which is actually quite simple but requires attention to detail. You need to go to the vehicle management office or some 4S stores that can also handle it for you, bringing key materials such as the car purchase invoice, ID card, and vehicle certificate. When filling out the application form at the counter, remember to double-check the vehicle information and address—any mistake, even a single wrong character, means starting over. There are two types of temporary plates: the blue one is valid for 15 days for local travel within the city, while the yellow one allows cross-province travel for 30 days—choose according to your needs and don’t mix them up. When attaching the plate, follow the rules: the lower right corner of the front windshield and the lower left corner of the rear windshield are the most suitable spots, using transparent static cling film to avoid obstructing the view. Also, a reminder: during the temporary plate period, never speed or run red lights—some people think it doesn’t matter without a formal plate, but traffic police can still track your information through the documents. Finally, remember to schedule a vehicle inspection at least three days before the temporary plate expires, and now for new energy vehicles, you’ll also need to prepare an additional charging pile certificate.
Last week, I just picked up my new car and went to get a temporary license plate. The process was smoother than I expected. The key is to prepare a few things: original ID card, the third copy of the new car invoice, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and that vehicle qualification certificate. Just go to the DMV hall to take a number and queue up. Recently, with fewer people, it can be done in half an hour. Don’t casually stuff that piece of paper into your bag after getting it; make sure to paste it as required. Stick the front plate in the lower right corner of the windshield without blocking the driver’s view, and the rear plate in the lower left corner near the tail of the car. Using static cling stickers is the safest way to fix them. When driving, remember that the temporary license plate is valid for a maximum of 30 days, during which you cannot change the car’s color or make obvious modifications. Once, my colleague forgot to paste the temporary plate on the rear window and was fined 200 yuan at the highway toll gate—such a waste of money. If you’re traveling across provinces, choose a cross-district temporary license plate, the yellow one, and explain the purpose in advance.
