Is it necessary to install a license plate cover?
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It is not necessary to install a license plate cover. Many regions now prohibit the installation of license plate covers, and some even impose fines. Here is some relevant information about license plates: 1. License plate material: Vehicle license plates are panels hung on the front and rear of the car, usually made of aluminum, plastic, or stickers, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other basic information. 2. Function: License plates serve as identification numbers for vehicles, primarily allowing identification of the province, city, or county to which the vehicle belongs. The vehicle management office can use the license plate to trace the owner of the vehicle.
I've been driving for over 20 years and I really don't see the need for license plate covers. Firstly, they can pose safety hazards: most poorly chosen covers can cause glare or material issues that make it hard for traffic police to read the plate number clearly. I've personally seen a neighbor get fined 200 yuan unfairly because of this during a traffic stop. Moreover, license plates themselves are designed to be quite durable, with rust and scratch resistance. Simply wiping them during regular car washes keeps them perfectly legible—no extra protection needed. Installing covers might even cause accidents; if a cover comes loose and falls off on the highway, it could seriously endanger following vehicles. So, I'd advise against wasting money on these flashy accessories. Vehicle safety comes down to following rules, not adding unnecessary extras. Keep it simple—safe driving is what truly matters.
