Is it necessary to display the annual inspection sticker?
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In 2020, electronic inspection labels were widely promoted to replace the paper version of the annual inspection compliance sticker. Electronic inspection labels hold the same legal validity as the paper version, and in provinces and cities where electronic annual inspection labels have been implemented, the compliance sticker does not need to be displayed. Below is the relevant information: 1. Regions without electronic labels: In areas where electronic inspection labels have not been implemented, the compliance sticker must still be displayed. 2. Penalties: According to Article 13 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," the motor vehicle inspection compliance sticker and insurance label should be affixed to the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield. Failing to display the relevant vehicle labels as required is a violation of the law. If the annual inspection sticker is not displayed, a penalty of 1 demerit point and a fine of 20 RMB will be imposed; if placed on the dashboard, a fine of 100 RMB will be imposed.
I used to have a bunch of stickers cluttering my windshield, which was really annoying. Last year during the vehicle inspection, the staff clearly told me that the annual inspection sticker is no longer required now, as electronic labels have been implemented nationwide! Nowadays, traffic police can directly check the annual inspection information online through the license plate, and you can also check the electronic certificate anytime on the mobile app "Traffic Management 12123". However, they reminded me to still keep the electronic inspection certificate on my phone for backup, mainly to prevent false captures by roadside electronic cameras. Recently, several friends around me whose vehicles were due for inspection just handled it directly on their phones without even collecting the paper labels, and they haven’t been stopped while driving. But I must remind you to pay attention to the insurance label requirements in some areas, as local regulations may still require it to be displayed.
