Is it acceptable to place the temporary license plate only on the front windshield?

[LeLola]

Temporary license plates are also a type of vehicle plate and must be displayed prominently on both the front and rear windshields (typically in the lower left corner). Failure to comply with the regulations, such as displaying the plate only on the front and not the rear, will be treated as "failure to properly display the license plate as required," resulting in a fine and a deduction of 6 points. Violations committed with new cars or temporary license plates are treated the same as those with regular vehicles; running a red light will still result in a 6-point deduction. However, penalties are only enforced if caught by traffic police on the spot, as electronic monitoring systems cannot identify temporary plates. Here are some related details: 1. Regulations: For ordinary consumers purchasing new vehicles for temporary driving within the administrative jurisdiction, temporary license plates with a validity period not exceeding 15 days are issued. For temporary driving across administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates with a validity period not exceeding 30 days are issued. 2. Up to 3 applications: Vehicle owners may apply for temporary license plates multiple times, but the vehicle management office may issue them no more than three times. Therefore, general consumers can apply for temporary plates up to 3 times. For those driving locally, the maximum theoretical duration for displaying temporary plates is 45 days, while for those needing to cross administrative jurisdictions, the maximum duration is 90 days.

[Alexandra]

Temporary license plates cannot be placed only on the front windshield. According to traffic regulations, such as China's "Road Traffic Safety Law" and what my instructor mentioned during a road course I took, temporary plates must be affixed to both the front and rear windshields at the lower left corner or designated positions. This ensures that other vehicles and traffic cameras can clearly see the plate number from different angles, avoiding accidents caused by obstructed views. Once, when I helped a neighbor with the transfer of a new car, he lazily only placed the plate on the front. As a result, he was stopped by the police during a turn and warned that this was a violation, which could result in a fine of 200 yuan or even penalty points. When a car turns or is overtaken, if the rear plate is not clearly visible, it becomes difficult to determine liability in case of an accident, and insurance claims may also be problematic. Therefore, I recommend affixing temporary plates on both sides immediately after purchasing a car, choosing a suitable position that does not obstruct the view, to ensure safe driving.

[SanClayton]

When I drove my new car with a temporary license plate, placing it only on the front windshield was not feasible. Remember, temporary plates are designed to be affixed to both the front and rear windshields to ensure the vehicle information is visible from any angle. For example, last year after I bought a car and didn’t promptly place it on the rear windshield, the police explained during an inspection that if not displayed on both sides, the rear camera might fail to capture the plate during turns or night driving, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions and giving offenders an opportunity to take advantage. Additionally, weather conditions have a significant impact—rain can blur a single-sided placement, leading to trouble. It’s advisable to develop the habit of placing temporary plates on both sides to avoid tickets and not save time by placing them haphazardly. This protects both yourself and others.

[KatherineLynn]

Don't just place the temporary license plate on the front windshield. The law requires it to be displayed both front and rear to be compliant. I know this because the dealer emphasized it when I bought the car. If you only display it in the front, the rear plate might be overlooked during turns or reversing, making liability determination difficult in accidents. Ensure both plates are placed in visible positions, not blocked by wipers. Safety comes first.