What are the consequences of not displaying a temporary license plate?
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Temporary license plates must be properly displayed to avoid penalties. Below are the relevant details: 1. Two temporary license plates must be displayed: one on the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, and another on the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the vehicle. Failure to display the temporary license plates as required is considered equivalent to not displaying a vehicle license plate, intentionally obscuring it, or failing to install it properly, which will result in a 12-point deduction from the driver's license. 2. Traffic rules must be followed: Nowadays, highways and urban areas are equipped with high-definition cameras that monitor violations 24/7. On highways, mobile speed detection vehicles patrol continuously. If caught, the command center, patrol vehicles, and toll booth traffic police will coordinate to intercept the vehicle. Running red lights is especially unacceptable.
A friend of mine bought a new car and was so excited that he drove it out without attaching the temporary license plate. Within a few days, he was stopped by traffic police at an intersection, fined 200 yuan, and had 3 points deducted from his license. To make matters worse, he got into a minor accident, and the insurance company refused to cover the damages, stating that driving without a temporary plate counts as unlicensed driving. It took him a long time to resolve the issue. Later, he learned that if the temporary plate isn't securely attached, the vehicle is essentially treated like an unregistered car—electronic surveillance can't capture it, and in the event of an accident, the owner bears full responsibility, significantly increasing risks. Everyone should remember to attach the temporary plate to the lower right corner of the windshield as soon as they receive it, securing it firmly with adhesive to avoid turning a small hassle into a major loss. Developing good habits ensures safer and more worry-free car usage.
I've seen too many car owners being careless with temporary license plates, and the consequences of not displaying them can be quite severe: typically, a fine ranging from 150 to 200 yuan and 2 to 3 penalty points. In case of an accident, if the temporary plate isn't displayed, insurance companies might use it as an excuse to reduce compensation or even deny the claim, leading to tangible losses. As someone who often reminds friends, I believe properly displaying the temporary license plate isn't just about avoiding fines—it also ensures that electronic systems can identify the vehicle's information, preventing insufficient evidence in cases of rear-end collisions or disputes. A vehicle on the road without proper identification poses significant safety risks, so displaying it early ensures a smoother journey.
