Is the Vehicle License Only Available When Purchasing a Car?
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Motor vehicle license is issued only after the motor vehicle is registered. During normal operation of the motor vehicle, the license must be kept in the vehicle for inspection by road traffic management authorities at any time. The license contains information about the owner of the motor vehicle and the vehicle itself. Additional Information: Annual Inspection Definition: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and a vehicle license. It is equivalent to an annual physical examination of the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." Exemption Policy: Non-commercial small private passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) are exempt from on-site inspection for the first 6 years. However, owners are still required to have their vehicle's exhaust emissions tested within the specified period (usually every 2 years) and apply for an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office, motor vehicle registration service station, or traffic police substation, which must then be affixed to the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield.
The vehicle license is indeed related to buying a car, but it's not exclusive to new car purchases. I used to think that once you bought a new car, everything was settled and you'd automatically get a vehicle license. However, even in used car transactions or vehicle transfers, you must visit the DMV to obtain a new vehicle license. Every time there's a change in ownership, license plate replacement, or updates to vehicle information, the vehicle license must be updated accordingly. Just a little joke—don't be like me when I had an accident and sent my car to the repair shop, only to realize during insurance processing that the vehicle license records needed to be updated. If you lose it, you'll need to report the loss and apply for a replacement. The DMV has a process for this—just provide your ID and vehicle documentation. In short, the vehicle license is more like the car's ID card and must always be valid to avoid embarrassment during traffic checks.