What are the penalties for expired temporary license plates?

[McOlivia]

Temporary license plates expired on the road penalties are as follows: According to the "Road Traffic Law", a fine of 200 yuan and 12 demerit points will be imposed. The following is relevant information: Motor vehicles must display license plates: Motor vehicles driven on the road must display license plates. Applied temporary license plates must be renewed in time before expiration or replaced with formal license plates. Expired temporary license plates are invalid and considered as unregistered plates. Driving with expired temporary plates will be severely punished. Reapplying for temporary license plates: For vehicles that have not obtained formal license plates after the expiration of temporary license plates, temporary license plates can be reapplied. For the second application of temporary license plates, the owner's identity certificate and the duplicate copy of the compulsory traffic accident liability insurance must be photocopied on the same paper, and the used old temporary license plates must be returned together.

[LucasDella]

I forgot to renew my temporary license plate and ended up getting caught while driving, resulting in a 500-yuan fine and 2 points deducted. My car was also impounded for a day, and it took a lot of effort to retrieve it. It was really inconvenient and affected my daily life. The lesson is to set a phone reminder in advance—temporary plates have a short validity period, usually 15 to 30 days, so don’t wait until the last minute. If an accident happens, insurance may refuse to cover it, leading to even greater losses. I recommend going to the DMV one or two weeks before expiration to get a regular license plate or renew it—it saves hassle. Also, maintain good driving habits to avoid turning small mistakes into big troubles.

[DelLily]

For young drivers, I heard that driving with an expired temporary license plate can result in penalties. If caught by the police, you may be fined between 200 to 2000 yuan, depending on the situation, and have 1-3 points deducted from your driver's license, affecting your license points. If all points are deducted, you'll have to retake the test, which is quite troublesome. Insurance also becomes void, meaning you'll have to pay for repairs out of pocket after an accident. It's recommended to check the expiration date on your local traffic app and avoid driving if it's expired—handle it immediately. A friend of mine learned this the hard way. Safety comes first. Keep your license and plates valid to minimize risks.

[Eugene]

Driving with an expired temporary license plate is illegal. Penalties include a fine of 200-2000 yuan, deduction of 1-3 points, and possible vehicle impoundment. After paying the fine, promptly apply for a regular license plate. A poor record may affect insurance claims and increase safety risks. It is advisable to handle renewal matters in advance to avoid additional costs.