How to Identify Temporary License Plates at Highway Toll Stations?

[DiMadison]

Temporary license plate identification method at highway toll stations: 1. Affix the temporary license plates as required, one on the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, and the other on the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the vehicle; 2. When entering the highway toll station, use the manual lane where staff will issue a toll card. Similarly, when exiting the highway, use the manual lane, hand the card to the staff, complete the payment, and then exit. Whether at a manual card collection window or using a self-service card dispenser, always ensure the gear is in neutral and the handbrake is engaged. Many drivers forget to shift to neutral when taking the card, and with a slight press on the accelerator, the vehicle may lurch forward, potentially hitting the barrier arm, which is highly dangerous.

[GageAnn]

I recently drove through a highway toll station with temporary license plates, which was quite an interesting experience. At the manual lane entrance, the toll collector would personally lean out to carefully read the printed numbers on the plate and manually enter them into the computer system. Since temporary plates are paper-based and lack an electronic chip, they can't use the ETC fast lane and must queue for manual processing. The recognition process relies on human eyes, and if the plate is blurred by dust or rain, the toll collector might ask you to present your ID and vehicle purchase documents for verification. The entire process could take a few minutes, so I recommend cleaning the temporary plate before traveling to avoid obscured numbers. Once the system records the plate, it automatically matches the owner's information to prevent illegal use. Temporary plates have a short validity period, so it's best to apply for permanent plates immediately after passing the toll station to avoid further hassles. Also, be aware of minor policy differences between provinces—some areas have started piloting QR code scanning for temporary plates.