Is it necessary to affix the vehicle annual inspection sticker?

[DiCharlie]

Vehicle annual inspection stickers must be affixed, and the placement location is at the upper right corner of the vehicle. Below is an introduction to the loss of vehicle annual inspection stickers and vehicle inspection stickers: Vehicle annual inspection sticker: According to the latest policy regulations, only the vehicle's annual inspection label needs to be affixed. The compulsory traffic insurance label and environmental protection label are no longer issued and have been merged into the annual inspection label. Failure to affix the label will result in a fine and a one-point penalty. Loss of vehicle inspection sticker: You need to go to the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to apply for a replacement. The processing time is within one working day, and the application procedure is relatively simple. Required documents include the original vehicle registration certificate, the owner's original ID card, and the vehicle's compulsory traffic insurance policy. Do not overlook such small matters, as they may cause certain impacts on vehicle use later on.

[LailaFitz]

I've been driving for over 30 years. I remember in the past, we had to buy new inspection stickers every year and place them on the upper right corner of the windshield, otherwise traffic police would issue fines and deduct points if caught. But in recent years, policies have changed dramatically. Since the nationwide rollout of electronic labels in 2020, physical stickers are basically no longer required. All inspection information is uploaded to the Traffic Management 12123 system, and police can check the status by scanning license plates with roadside cameras or mobile devices. Not having to display stickers is actually more convenient – no worries about fading, peeling, or obstructing the view. Occasionally, some remote areas or small towns might still require physical stickers, but this has become extremely rare since the nationwide electronic system implementation. Now before driving, I simply check the inspection date via mobile app to ensure compliance, which is much more worry-free.

[Reagan]

As a post-95 driver, I find the annual inspection sticker outdated and troublesome. In this digital era, after the 2020 policy update, vehicle inspection marks are now directly digitized and stored in databases. You can check the annual inspection status by opening the 12123 App or Alipay, and police can monitor license plates in real-time through backend systems. Who still sticks those little labels? There are many benefits to not using them: the windshield stays clean and aesthetically pleasing, it doesn't attract thieves, and it avoids adhesive residue. The only thing to note is that some remote areas or special vehicles might not be fully digitalized yet, but in big cities, there's basically no need for them. I recommend young car owners to use smart tools more often to check their vehicle's condition and maintain legal driving.

[DiBrooke]

I'm a stay-at-home mom who often drives my kids to school. In the past, replacing the annual inspection sticker every year was a headache—hard to remove the glue and it looked unsightly. But last year, a friend reminded me that the policy has changed. After the government implemented digitalization, there's no need to stick it anymore. The vehicle inspection information is now connected online, and the police system automatically recognizes the license plate to check the inspection status. You won't be fined for not displaying the sticker as long as your inspection is valid. Just remember to regularly check the date using a mobile app to ensure it doesn't expire. It saves the hassle of dealing with stickers and gives me more peace of mind when driving the kids.