Is it allowed to drive without temporary license plates?
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Driving without temporary license plates is not allowed. Below is the detailed process for obtaining temporary license plates for a new vehicle: 1. First, you need to pay the vehicle purchase tax, purchase insurance for the new vehicle, and undergo a criminal investigation inspection. 2. Then, for non-exempt vehicles, they must pass an inspection line, pay fees, fill out forms, engrave and photograph the vehicle number, and collect the necessary documents for license plate registration. 3. You need to submit the documents at the vehicle management office, where the owner signs, and a police officer conducts an external inspection and confirmation of the vehicle. 4. Finally, select a license plate number and receive a receipt, have the license plate securely fixed, install the plates, and collect the vehicle registration certificate and license. 5. The temporary movement permit is generally valid for 3 days, while temporary license plates are usually valid for 30 days. The maximum period from purchasing a new vehicle to officially registering it is generally 3 months. If this period is exceeded, a certain late fee must be paid as per regulations. The timing of registration after purchasing a vehicle is entirely up to the owner's discretion.
I just bought a new car and was so excited to take it for a spin that I forgot to display the temporary license plate, and was immediately pulled over and fined by the police. What a big lesson! Temporary license plates are a must for new cars or during license plate transfers. It's usually a paper document obtained from the DMV or the dealer, to be affixed on the front and rear windshields of the car. Driving without it is equivalent to driving without a license plate, which is absolutely illegal. I've heard that in most places, this can lead to big trouble: getting a ticket, points deducted, or even having the car towed. Worse still, if your car is involved in an accident, the insurance company might refuse to cover the claim on the grounds of no license plate. Insurance is mandatory, and driving without a license plate is like adding fuel to the fire. My advice is, as soon as you get your new car, make sure the temporary license plate is properly displayed, and don’t be as foolish as I was.
