Is the Environmental Inspection Compliance Label Required to be Displayed?
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Environmental inspection compliance labels do not need to be displayed. Below are the specific details about the labels that must be affixed to the front windshield of motor vehicles: 1. Compulsory Insurance Label: Some regions have already implemented electronic insurance policies, piloting the removal of the compulsory insurance label. The removal of the compulsory insurance label does not mean that compulsory insurance is no longer required; it simply means the label is replaced with an electronic policy. 2. Motor Vehicle Inspection Compliance Label: Starting from June 20, 2020, electronic inspection labels have been implemented nationwide. Vehicle owners can query, download, and use the electronic inspection certificate through the 'Traffic Management 12123' APP.
As an experienced driver for many years, there's a small detail you should pay special attention to when driving in the city. Regarding the environmental inspection compliance label, it's best to stick it on the upper left corner of the windshield immediately after receiving it—don't be lazy to save trouble. I remember once forgetting to stick it and getting pulled over by traffic police right after passing a checkpoint. They checked for a long time and fined me 100 yuan—what a hassle. Nowadays, some cities like Hangzhou have digitized the process where records can be viewed by scanning, but many places like county towns still insist on physical labels. If you don't stick it, theoretically your vehicle could be treated as non-compliant, affecting road safety; if checked during a roadside inspection, it could easily waste time. Sticking the label isn't hard—the staff will give it to you after inspection, and you just need to attach it. This serves as a reminder that your vehicle meets standards, helps reduce pollution emissions, and contributes to air quality. I recommend regularly checking if the label has faded or been damaged and updating it promptly.
