Is it necessary to transfer the license plate back to the hometown?
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Transferring the license plate back to the hometown is not very necessary. However, if the hometown implements traffic restrictions on out-of-town vehicles, it is recommended to change to a local license plate to ensure convenience for future car usage. Below is an introduction about out-of-town license plates: 1. Traffic restrictions in some cities: Currently, the following cities have implemented traffic restrictions on out-of-town vehicles: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, and Hangzhou. 2. Vehicle annual inspection and insurance can be handled in another location: Currently, annual vehicle inspections can be conducted nationwide. If your vehicle is due for an annual inspection, you can directly handle it at the local vehicle management office in your hometown without having to return to the original registration location. Insurance is now nationwide, and when renewal is needed, you can simply contact a local insurance company to renew it.
Whether it's necessary to transfer your car license plate back to your hometown depends on personal circumstances. I often drive back to my hometown because my family lives there, and transferring the license plate has indeed saved me a lot of trouble—handling traffic violations and annual inspections is much more convenient without needing to return to the original registration location. However, if you don't go back often, the transfer process can be quite cumbersome, requiring time spent at the vehicle management office for paperwork, potential transfer fees, and even possible impacts on insurance rates. I recommend calculating how many times and how long you actually return to your hometown each year. If it's less than once or twice, maintaining the current status is more cost-effective, and the saved effort can be better spent on car maintenance or other practical matters. In short, don't blindly follow trends—prioritize practicality.
