Is it no longer necessary to display the auto insurance sticker?
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Auto insurance stickers no longer need to be displayed, but compulsory traffic insurance and annual inspection stickers are still required. Here is relevant information about auto insurance stickers: 1. Relevant penalty regulations: Since 2018, auto insurance stickers no longer need to be displayed. Compulsory traffic insurance is one of the mandatory types of insurance stipulated by the state, and its sticker must still be displayed on the vehicle. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, any vehicle driving on the road without displaying the inspection qualification sticker or compulsory traffic insurance sticker, or without carrying a driver's license or vehicle registration certificate, will be impounded by the public security traffic management department. The compulsory traffic insurance sticker and vehicle inspection qualification sticker should be affixed to the upper right corner of the vehicle. Vehicles that fail to display these stickers or violate the regulations will be fined 200 yuan. 2. Database query available: The environmental protection sticker for vehicles also no longer needs to be displayed. Relevant inspection information can be queried in the local vehicle management database. Pickup trucks are now treated the same as family cars and no longer need to display insurance or environmental protection stickers, nor do they need to display reflective strips on the rear of the vehicle. Although these stickers are no longer required, auto insurance must still be purchased according to regulations to ensure the safety of the vehicle owner. Remember to bring your driver's license and vehicle registration certificate when you go out.
I drive quite a lot and have done some research on car insurance. The requirement to display the compulsory traffic insurance decal on the windshield has changed significantly in recent years. Nowadays, many regions have implemented electronic insurance policies. When I renewed my car insurance last year, the insurer told me that paper decals are no longer necessary. However, there are regional differences – major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen have basically adopted digitalization, while some remote provinces may not have fully implemented it yet. I recommend checking the latest notice from your local vehicle management office or directly consulting your insurance company's customer service. Although I don't have the decal displayed in my car anymore, I keep the electronic version of my insurance policy on my phone, ready to show to traffic police during inspections.
When I first bought the car, I was very particular about sticking the insurance label, fearing fines if forgotten. Now it's much easier. The other day, the insurance company clearly informed me that electronic policies have long been implemented locally, so the windshield can finally stay clean. They suggested I download the Traffic Management 12123 APP and bind my vehicle information to check the policy status anytime. However, my wife found that toll stations in the neighboring province still require paper labels during her business trip, so it's best to check in advance for cross-province travel. Also, a reminder that electronic policies need regular renewal, as the system won't stick a note to remind you.
