Is it necessary to report to the police if one license plate is lost?
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It is necessary to report the loss of one license plate to the police to prevent it from being used illegally by criminals. The following materials are required for the replacement of a motor vehicle license plate: 1. Original and photocopy of the identity proof of the vehicle owner. 2. "Motor Vehicle License Plate Application Form". 3. If a proxy is entrusted to handle the matter, the original and photocopy of the proxy's identity proof should also be submitted. 4. Foreign cars, foreign motorcycles, and medium-sized ordinary buses originally issued with small license plate types must be replaced with ordinary or large license plate types when applying for replacement or reissuance.
Last month, the rear license plate of my car accidentally fell off, probably loosened by road bumps. I was particularly worried about safety issues because I heard that if I didn’t report it to the police for record, someone might pick it up and use it for illegal activities like cloning plates, and when the police come knocking, it would be hard for me to explain. So I immediately went to the nearby police station to file a report. The police asked for the license plate number, vehicle information, and my ID card, and issued me a record certificate. With the certificate, I went to the vehicle management office to apply for a replacement plate, which took some time but went smoothly. Looking back, although it was a bit tedious, it was absolutely necessary to avoid being wrongly accused. I suggest anyone who loses their license plate to act as soon as possible and not delay. Safety first—better safe than sorry.
