What are the penalties for getting caught with a cloned license plate vehicle?
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According to the 'Road Traffic Safety Violation Points System' implemented in 2021 and Article 96 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law', any vehicle with a cloned license plate will be penalized with 12 demerit points, a fine ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan, administrative detention for up to 15 days, and the vehicle will be impounded in accordance with the law. Below are specific details about cloned license plate vehicles: 1. Concept: A cloned license plate vehicle refers to vehicles where criminals forge or illegally obtain the license plate number, model, and color of a legitimate vehicle, thereby disguising smuggled, assembled, scrapped, or stolen vehicles with a 'legal' appearance. 2. Types of cloned plates: Imported cloned plates and domestically produced cloned plates. 3. Hazards: They infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of the actual vehicle owners, disrupt public security management by authorities, and create social instability factors.
I have an old friend in the transportation industry who says getting caught with a cloned license plate is a huge hassle. Penalties include deducting 12 points, directly revoking your driver's license and making you retake the test. Fines start at several thousand yuan, typically ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan depending on the severity of your case. The license plate gets confiscated immediately, the vehicle may be impounded, and you could even end up spending a few days at the police station. In the long run, this will affect insurance claims—if someone sues you for damages, you'll be hit hard financially. Bottom line: cloning plates to save money and trouble backfires spectacularly. Every time I see news reports, I remind myself not to take chances—safety first is what really matters.
