Is it no longer necessary to display the compulsory insurance sticker for vehicles?
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For cities that have implemented electronic insurance policies, it is no longer required to display the compulsory insurance sticker for vehicles. However, in cities where electronic insurance policies have not been implemented, the compulsory insurance sticker must still be displayed. To make vehicle usage more convenient for owners, various regions are gradually introducing electronic insurance policies. Below is some relevant information about compulsory traffic insurance: 1. Compulsory traffic insurance is a mandatory vehicle insurance that owners in China must purchase. It is a state-mandated insurance, and once a vehicle is registered with the vehicle management office, it must display the annual inspection sticker. 2. The annual vehicle inspection is conducted to check vehicle components, eliminate potential safety hazards, reduce traffic accidents, and protect the safety of drivers.
Last year when I went for my vehicle inspection, I specifically asked a friend at the traffic police department. Nowadays, it's true that you don't need to display the compulsory traffic insurance sticker anymore! Nationwide electronic insurance policies have been promoted since 2020. For example, when driving in Shandong, I just need to show the electronic policy on my phone if checked. However, there are three points to note: First, remember to download the official certificate after purchasing insurance; Second, it's better to print a paper copy as backup when renting a car for out-of-town trips; Third, some vehicle management offices still require paper policies for older car transfers, so it's safer to keep a photocopy in the glove box. Actually, digitalization is much more convenient - no more deformed stickers blocking the windshield view.
Just dealt with this! Last month during a highway check, I specifically confirmed with the traffic police that all those insurance stickers on the windshield have been canceled. However, you must promptly update the electronic insurance policy on your vehicle registration app, the Traffic Management 12123. My colleague encountered a QR code inspection during a self-drive trip to Inner Mongolia. Reminding you to pay attention to three points: remember to transfer the electronic insurance policy during used car transactions; modified vehicle registration requires providing a screenshot of the electronic insurance policy; and for new energy vehicles, additionally confirm whether the commercial insurance includes spontaneous combustion coverage.
