What are the penalties for driving without license plates?

[StSarah]

Driving without properly displayed license plates and without required documents will result in vehicle impoundment, a monetary fine, and 12 demerit points. If license plates are carried in the vehicle with all required documents, typically only demerit points and a monetary fine will be imposed without vehicle impoundment, with a certain amount fine and 12 demerit points.

[JackAnn]

My neighbor was caught driving without a license by traffic police last year, fined over a thousand yuan, and had his car towed and impounded for ten days—he was almost detained. He deeply regrets it because this will leave a blemish on his driving record, affecting future job prospects and insurance. I think driving without a license is extremely dangerous and prone to accidents on the road. If a pedestrian were hit, the consequences would be unimaginable. We should all obtain our driver's license before hitting the road and never take risks to cut corners. The laws and regulations impose these penalties to protect everyone's safety. Fines are just the beginning—more severe consequences could include detention or even criminal charges.