Is there any problem if a new car is not licensed for a month?

[AustinDella]

A new car can be unlicensed without time limit, but it must be licensed if it is to be driven on the road. If it cannot be licensed in time and needs to be driven, a temporary license plate must be obtained before driving. In legal provisions, there is no specific regulation on how long a new car can be unlicensed before a fine is imposed. However, for vehicles to be driven on the road, the law clearly stipulates that they must be registered and licensed in accordance with the law before they can be driven. If they are not registered and need to be driven temporarily, a temporary license plate must be applied for in accordance with the law. Introduction to new cars: 1. Avoid emergency braking: Emergency braking not only impacts the braking system during the running-in period but also increases the impact load on the chassis and engine. 2. Avoid overloading: If a new car is fully loaded during the running-in period, it will cause damage to the components. 3. Avoid high-speed driving: There should be speed limits, and pay attention to the engine speed and speedometer while driving. 4. Avoid changing oil too early: The initial oil of a car is a special lubricating oil for the running-in period, which requires low viscosity, good heat dissipation, excellent cleaning and antioxidant properties. It should be changed according to the time specified by the manufacturer.

[VonFelix]

When I first bought my car, it took almost a month to get it registered, and on the day the temporary license plate expired, I was stopped by traffic police, resulting in a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. At that time, I thought temporary plates could be used freely, but in reality, they are only valid for 30 days, and driving with an expired temporary plate is equivalent to driving without a license. What's more troublesome is insurance claims—when an accident occurred, the insurance company said they wouldn't cover the full amount if the temporary plate was invalid. Additionally, parking a car with temporary plates in the neighborhood often led to security guards questioning me, and entering mall parking garages required manual registration, which was time-consuming and tedious. I recommend handling the registration procedures within the first week after picking up the car. Selecting a license number and getting the plates made only takes two or three days. Delaying it too long might even affect the vehicle's annual inspection start date. A new car without a license plate is like a person without an ID—it makes every step difficult.

[MacBella]

As a mechanic who interacts with car owners daily, I've seen many customers suffer due to procrastination in license plate registration. Driving with an expired temporary license plate not only risks losing all 12 points on the license but may also result in vehicle impoundment. During the period without a valid license plate, vehicle insurance is essentially non-existent, and insurers can deny claims in the event of a major accident. Practical usage issues also arise: without a formal license plate, ETC cannot be installed, requiring queuing for cards at highway entrances and exits; smart parking lots in shopping malls fail to recognize temporary plates; even car wash memberships become unattainable. The worst case I've seen involved a car owner whose temporary plate expired for three days, resulting in a new car being towed to the DMV, wasting five hundred dollars on towing fees. The best approach is to complete the license plate registration within ten days of picking up the car.

[May]

From a legal perspective, driving a new car without proper license plates poses significant risks. China's Road Traffic Safety Law mandates that motor vehicles must display license plates when in operation, and temporary plates typically have a validity period of only 15-30 days. Failure to replace temporary plates with permanent ones within the specified timeframe constitutes intentional concealment of license plates, which can result in a fine of 2,000 yuan and 12 demerit points. More severely, in the event of an accident causing injuries or fatalities, the absence of valid plates may lead to limitations in compulsory traffic insurance compensation. There was a case where a car owner with temporary plates expired for a week was involved in a rear-end collision, and the court ruled that the owner had to bear an additional 30% of the compensation. It is advisable to schedule an appointment with the vehicle management office at the time of purchase and complete the registration process within three weeks at the latest to avoid legal risks.