What are the latest regulations for license plate retention in 2020?
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2020 license plate retention regulations: 1. According to relevant regulations, the vehicle must be used for at least one year before the original license plate can be retained, with a retention period of up to 1 year; 2. The validity period of the original license plate is extended to 1 year, and it cannot be used after expiration. The original owner can use the original license plate whether purchasing a new car or a used car; 3. If the vehicle is sold as a used car, the license plate can be retained for up to one year, but the buyer cannot continue to use the original license plate; 4. If the owner does not want to use the old license plate, it must be surrendered. If not used within one year, it will be recycled into the number resource pool. The vehicle management office can periodically release numbers when resources are insufficient; 5. According to Article 52 of the Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations, when applying for the registration of a newly purchased motor vehicle after transferring or canceling the registration of the original motor vehicle, the original owner can apply to the vehicle management office to use the original license plate number.
I've been driving for over ten years, and the 2020 policy update on license plate retention really put my mind at ease. Simply put, the retention period for license plates has been extended from one year to two, meaning that after selling or scrapping your old car, you can still use the same plate on a new vehicle within two years before it expires. But don't get too excited—there are conditions: the license plate must have been used for over a year, and you must apply to transfer it to a new car within one year of the old car being transferred or scrapped. This saves the hassle and cost of reapplying for a new plate. I’ve done it once at the DMV—just fill out an application, submit your ID, and it’s free. One thing to note: it can only be used for registering brand-new cars; used cars aren’t eligible. I ran into a close call with the deadline when the policy first came out, so I’d advise everyone to act early. The rule is meant to encourage switching to eco-friendly cars and avoid the hassle of frequently changing plates.
