What are the penalties for driving with an expired temporary license plate?
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Temporary license plates that have expired are considered as not displaying a motor vehicle license plate, resulting in a fine and a deduction of 12 points. Below is a detailed introduction to driving without a license plate: 1. Penalties: Article 95 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that motor vehicles driven on the road without displaying a license plate, inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, or without carrying the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license, shall be detained by the traffic management department of the public security authority. The relevant party will be notified to provide the corresponding license, mark, or complete the required procedures, and may be penalized in accordance with Article 90 of this law. 2. Hazards: Driving without a license plate disrupts road traffic order, damages social morals, and is prone to induce crime. It also poses certain difficulties for traffic management departments in handling traffic accidents.
Once, a friend of mine accidentally drove his car with an expired temporary license plate on the road and was stopped by traffic police. He was immediately issued a ticket, fined 200 yuan, and had 6 points deducted from his license. He said the whole experience was terrible, and his car was impounded for over a week before he could get it back. According to the traffic police, driving with an expired temporary license plate is equivalent to driving without a license. In case of an accident, insurance won't cover it, which is particularly troublesome. I recommend everyone check the validity period of their temporary plates, which usually ranges from 7 to 30 days. It's best to set a phone reminder to replace it with a formal plate in advance to avoid such issues. Safety first—don't cut corners and get yourself into trouble. If caught, you might even end up on a credit blacklist, affecting future car loans.
