How to Handle Temporary License Plate Violations?
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Generally, violations involving temporary license plates are penalized on the spot by traffic police. Drivers caught in such violations will be issued a ticket, and the driver is aware of the illegal act, so no further inquiry is needed. Temporary license plates cannot be used to check for violations. Temporary license plates are paper-based and do not have the electronic eye detection function of standard reflective license plates, making them incapable of being recognized or captured by cameras.
Last time when I just bought my new car and was using temporary license plates, I got pulled over by traffic police for speeding. After presenting the temporary plates, they issued a ticket with a 200-yuan fine and penalty points. I quickly paid it via the Traffic Management 12123 app on my phone to avoid late fees piling up. That experience taught me temporary plates aren't a free pass - violations still get recorded under your name and even transfer to permanent plates later. Now I'm extra careful about speed limits, not letting the 'temporary' mindset make me lax. Temporary plates typically last 30 days - safest to visit the DMV early for permanent registration. Too many violations can hike insurance rates too. For new cars, I recommend using navigation speed alerts and avoiding high-risk night routes - prioritizing safety is what truly matters.
