Is the Compulsory Insurance Sticker Still Required?
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If the region has implemented electronic insurance policies for vehicles, the compulsory insurance sticker does not need to be displayed; in regions where electronic insurance policies are not yet implemented, vehicles must still display the compulsory insurance sticker. Failure to do so may result in fines and penalty points. To make car usage more convenient, various regions are gradually introducing electronic insurance policies. If electronic policies are implemented locally, there is no need to obtain and display a paper sticker, as the electronic policy can verify whether compulsory insurance has been paid. Compulsory Traffic Insurance (CTI) is a mandatory vehicle insurance policy required by law in China. It is a compulsory liability insurance where the insurer compensates for personal injury, death, or property damage (excluding the vehicle's occupants and the insured) caused by road traffic accidents involving the insured vehicle, within the liability limits. All owners or managers of motor vehicles driven on Chinese roads must purchase CTI. Vehicles without CTI coverage are not permitted on the road. Once a vehicle is registered with the vehicle management office, it must display the annual inspection sticker. Vehicle inspections are conducted to check the vehicle's components, eliminate safety hazards, reduce traffic accidents, and protect the driver's safety. When registering a motor vehicle or applying for an inspection compliance sticker, the traffic management department of the public security authority will check the vehicle's insurance information through an information-sharing platform and no longer require submission of a paper policy. During traffic enforcement, police can verify electronic policy details in real-time via the platform. If the vehicle is confirmed to have valid CTI coverage, it will not be detained or penalized for lacking a displayed insurance sticker.