Is it no longer necessary to display the insurance decal on new cars?
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2020 vehicle insurance decals do not need to be displayed, vehicles only need to display the annual inspection decal. Although the annual inspection decal is connected to the traffic police system, failing to display the annual inspection decal is not allowed. Moreover, the new policy stipulates the merger of vehicle annual inspections and environmental protection testing. Additional information: 1. The latest regulations indicate that the environmental protection inspection and annual vehicle inspection decals have been combined into one, meaning this single decal can represent both the vehicle's annual inspection compliance and its environmental protection inspection compliance. 2. Vehicles only need to pass the annual inspection and no longer need to obtain a separate environmental protection decal. 3. In the past, vehicles were required to display annual inspection decals, environmental protection decals, and insurance decals. But now, the annual inspection decal and environmental protection decal have been combined into one, requiring only a single annual inspection decal to be displayed. 4. The 2020 vehicle decal regulations state that if an electronic insurance policy is used, there is no need to display an insurance decal.
I remember when I bought a new car last year, I was still hesitating about the insurance decal. But a friend told me that many places no longer require paper decals and have switched to electronic versions for convenience. The DMV policy has indeed changed, with electronic insurance cards being implemented nationwide. Insurance companies now send proof via SMS or app, which can be saved directly on your phone and verified online by traffic police during checks. This eliminates the hassle of past decals, like glue residue or blurring in rainy weather, making it both eco-friendly and worry-free. However, I recommend regularly checking your insurance status. Services like WeChat and Alipay allow you to bind vehicle information to avoid penalties for expired coverage. Safety comes first when driving, and digitization is the trend, but don’t assume everything’s taken care of. Remember to proactively update electronic records during annual renewals to ensure compliance and avoid risks. Overall, as an average car owner, I feel this progress has greatly simplified daily car use.