Is it acceptable not to affix temporary license plates on the windshield?
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It is not permissible to leave temporary license plates unaffixed on the windshield. Additional relevant information is as follows: 1. Temporary license plates must be affixed to the windshield. Failure to adhere to the regulations regarding the placement of temporary plates will result in penalties from traffic police for intentionally obscuring, defacing, or improperly installing motor vehicle license plates, including fines and a deduction of 12 points. 2. There are two temporary license plates: one should be affixed to the lower left or right corner of the front windshield inside the vehicle, in a position that does not obstruct the driver's view, and the other should be affixed to the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the vehicle. Temporary plates are region-specific and time-limited, with different plates serving different purposes. If traveling across provinces or cities, it is necessary to apply for a temporary license plate that covers multiple administrative jurisdictions.
Last time when I helped my cousin pick up his new car, I ran into this exact issue - temporary license plates must be firmly attached to the windows! One needs to be placed at the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, and the other must be fixed at the lower left corner of the rear windshield. If you're lazy and just leave it on the dashboard, getting caught by traffic police will cost you 9 demerit points plus a 200 yuan fine. I once saw a guy who stuffed his temp plate in the glove box, and when he got rear-ended, the insurance company refused the claim. Those flimsy-looking temporary plates might seem insignificant, but on the road they're your ID card - getting caught by traffic cameras for driving without plates would be even more troublesome. Remember to remove the protective film and use transparent tape to secure all four corners, so they won't come off easily even in rainy weather.
