Is it no longer necessary to display the compulsory insurance sticker on vehicles?
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If you hold an electronic compulsory traffic insurance policy, it is not necessary to display the compulsory insurance sticker, as the electronic policy has the same legal effect as the paper policy and sticker. Electronic policies for compulsory traffic insurance have been implemented nationwide. If stopped by traffic police, the vehicle owner only needs to present the electronic policy to be allowed to proceed without facing fines or vehicle towing. Compulsory traffic insurance, also known as compulsory third-party liability insurance, is a mandatory insurance provided by insurance companies to compensate victims (excluding the driver and passengers of the insured vehicle) for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by road traffic accidents within the liability limits. The compulsory traffic insurance system largely ensures timely and basic protection for victims of traffic accidents.
As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I remember having to stick that compulsory insurance sticker on the windshield every year in the past, which was quite a hassle with all the sticking and peeling. But things have changed in recent years. Since the policy update in 2020, it's officially no longer required to display the paper label. Now we can completely rely on electronic methods, such as downloading the Traffic 12123 app and linking vehicle information. You can simply pull out your phone anytime to show the insurance certificate to traffic police for inspection. This digital transformation is so much more convenient, saving the trouble of dealing with labels and being environmentally friendly by reducing paper waste. Personally, I rely solely on the app, but just to be safe, I keep a printed copy in the glove compartment in case of poor signal when the app won't open. In short, the rules have been simplified, and we drivers should keep up with the times to enjoy this convenience.
