Is it no longer necessary to display insurance and inspection stickers on new cars?
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Yes. The 2020 traffic regulations have merged the vehicle inspection and environmental protection inspection labels into one. As long as the vehicle passes the annual inspection, there is no need to obtain a separate environmental protection label. Vehicles only need to display the inspection compliance label and compulsory insurance label. The paper stickers have been abolished, and electronic certificates can be downloaded online. Additional information: For vehicles within 6 years of age, owners need to apply for the annual inspection label every two years at the vehicle management office, or they can apply online themselves. For vehicles older than 6 years, the label must be obtained after each annual inspection. As for vehicles over 15 years old, they require semi-annual inspections to ensure they meet roadworthiness standards.
I recently bought a new car, and the dealer told me that it's no longer necessary to stick paper insurance and annual inspection labels on the windshield as before. This policy started with the digitalization reform in 2020, aimed at simplifying procedures and improving efficiency. After the first two years of exemption for new cars, inspections are still required every two years, and insurance must be renewed annually, but the labels have been converted to electronic forms. Now, traffic police can directly scan the license plate to check information, and car owners need to download an app or save electronic insurance policies for verification. I can handle everything with my phone, saving the hassle of sticking labels and making the car look much cleaner. However, I regularly maintain my car to avoid safety hazards and keep printed copies when traveling in case of query failures. This change is really considerate, but car owners should not forget to complete the procedures on time and miss the annual inspection deadline.
From an industry perspective, I can see that after the promotion of the new vehicle digitalization policy, there is indeed no need to affix paper insurance and annual inspection labels anymore. This stems from the government's digital transformation, such as integrating all data into traffic management apps. However, insurance must still be purchased with valid coverage, and annual inspections must be conducted on time – new vehicles require inspection every two years, while insurance needs annual renewal. Owners merely skip the step of affixing labels, but the substantive responsibilities remain unchanged. I recommend paying more attention to vehicle conditions to avoid potential hazards; electronic records are easy to store but may also face signal failures. Overall, the policy is environmentally friendly and convenient, but vehicle owners need to self-discipline and comply.
