Is the Insurance Sticker No Longer Required?
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Insurance stickers are no longer required to be displayed. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. Inspection reform: Vehicle inspection information is now interconnected. During roadside checks, traffic police can use PDAs to access the vehicle monitoring system, which will provide early warnings for approaching vehicles that haven't undergone annual inspections, eliminating the need for visual verification of inspection information! 2. Changes in annual inspections: Paper annual inspection stickers and insurance stickers no longer need to be obtained, meaning they don't need to be affixed to the vehicle's windshield. However, it's important to note that vehicle owners must apply for an electronic inspection compliance mark and electronic insurance policy certificate every two years. As paper inspection stickers have been replaced by electronic inspection compliance marks, for vehicles undergoing normal inspections, inspection agencies may still issue paper inspection stickers after passing the inspection, while electronic certificates can be viewed on mobile phones. Vehicle owners can freely choose whether to affix the paper inspection stickers.
I've been driving for decades, and I remember when every car's windshield had to display a green insurance sticker, making it easy for traffic police to check if your insurance had expired at a glance. Now, policies have changed, with many provinces and cities adopting digital systems, eliminating the need for paper stickers. You can simply check your insurance status using mobile apps like 'Traffic Management 12123,' avoiding obstructed views and the hassle of peeling stickers. However, implementation varies by region—smaller towns like my hometown still occasionally check paper stickers, while big cities have gone fully digital. Last year, when I helped a friend with a car transfer, I specifically reminded them to download the app to confirm their insurance was valid, preventing fines during sudden long-distance trips. Of course, having full insurance coverage is essential, and the digital system helps prevent fraud, but don’t forget to regularly update your account info. I do miss the ritual of peeling off old stickers and replacing them, though.
