Is it acceptable to place the temporary license plate in the car without attaching it?
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Temporary license plates can be placed in the car without being attached. Here is an introduction to the relevant knowledge about temporary license plates for new cars: Validity period of temporary license plates: The expiration time of a temporary license plate is 15 days. If you are caught by traffic police without a formal license plate or with an expired temporary license plate, you will be fined (50-200 yuan). A temporary license plate is a paper motor vehicle license plate that allows the vehicle to temporarily drive on the road, also known as a temporary driving license plate. Required materials for application: Identity proof of the motor vehicle owner and agent, proof of origin of the motor vehicle, the whole vehicle factory certificate for domestically produced motor vehicles, import certificate for imported motor vehicles, and rubbing molds of the vehicle identification number (frame number) and engine number.
To be honest, I did the same thing when I got my first car replacement. I just left the temporary license plate inside the car without sticking it on, and the next day I was stopped by traffic police and fined 200 yuan. According to regulations, temporary plates must be visibly displayed on the front or rear windshield, otherwise they're invalid, and police may treat it as driving without a license. What's worse, if you get into a minor scrape or someone rear-ends you, the insurance company can find all sorts of excuses to avoid liability when they see the plate isn't properly displayed. You'll end up suffering losses and wasting time resolving it. I learned my lesson - now I immediately clean the windshield with a cloth and secure the temporary plate with tape as soon as I get it, avoiding unnecessary trouble. Years of driving experience have taught me: don't be lazy, stick it on properly for peace of mind before hitting the road.
