How to Enter a Parking Lot with a New Car Without a License Plate?
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A new car without a license plate can enter a parking lot, but it must have a temporary license plate. There are several situations regarding how to enter a parking lot with a temporary license plate: 1. Parking lots that rely on automatic license plate recognition machines to lift the barrier and have no security guards—such parking lots cannot be entered under these circumstances. 2. Parking lots that rely on automatic license plate recognition machines to lift the barrier but have security guards—you can ask the security guard to register and enter. Below is an introduction to temporary license plates: 1. A paper motor vehicle license plate that permits temporary road driving, also known as a temporary driving license plate. 2. The validity period of a temporary license plate is a maximum of 30 days, and for new cars, it should not exceed 15 days.
I've been driving for over 40 years and have encountered the situation of entering parking lots with brand-new unlicensed vehicles several times. My first recommendation is to wait until the license plate is properly registered before driving out, otherwise you may violate traffic regulations. However, if you absolutely need to enter, such as when returning to your residential parking lot after picking up a new car, there are several approaches: explain clearly to the security guard that it's a newly purchased vehicle, present the purchase invoice or temporary license plate as proof - most guards are reasonable and will manually open the gate; smart parking systems might not recognize vehicles without plates, but security booths often have backup remotes or manual entry systems where you can describe your vehicle; when parking, choose a simple spot where you won't block others to avoid suspicion. Never drive an unlicensed new car aimlessly on public roads - police attention could mean big trouble. Parking lots are relatively private spaces where communication is key - remain polite and patient. Additionally, new vehicles have fresh undercarriages, so drive slowly to prevent scratches. After parking, complete your license plate registration as soon as possible to avoid complications.
