What are the penalties for using a temporary license plate that is not allowed to leave the province outside the province?
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Temporary license plates that are not allowed to leave the province, if used outside the province, will result in a fine of 200 yuan and 12 penalty points. Temporary license plates are divided into the following two types: 1. Temporary plates for administrative jurisdiction areas (sky-blue background with black characters and black borders): These are urban temporary plates. Vehicles with these plates are only allowed to drive within the jurisdiction and are not permitted to leave the province. The validity period of these plates is 15 days. 2. Temporary plates for cross-administrative jurisdiction areas (brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders): These are national temporary plates. Only vehicles with these plates are allowed to drive outside the province. The validity period of these plates is 30 days. 3. When applying for temporary plates, it is essential to choose the appropriate type based on your needs. If the vehicle owner has plans to travel outside the province, they must apply for the "brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders" temporary license plate, not the "sky-blue background with black characters and black borders" one.
As a veteran driver with 20 years of experience, I once accidentally drove across provincial borders with temporary license plates and was stopped by traffic police. I was fined 2,000 yuan and had 12 points deducted from my license. The car was impounded, and I had to arrange for a tow truck to bring it back. Temporary plates are meant for transitional use within the province—once you cross provincial lines, it’s considered unlicensed driving, a clear violation of traffic laws. Not only did it waste time and money, but insurance might also refuse to cover the incident. I advise everyone to properly apply for cross-province temporary plates to avoid trouble. When driving, don’t cut corners—always check your plate’s restricted zones and plan your route with safety as the top priority.
I just got my driver's license and wanted to drive a new car back to my hometown for the holidays. I didn't pay attention to whether the temporary license plate allowed out-of-province travel, and ended up being checked on the highway. The traffic police informed me that this counts as unlicensed driving, fined me 1500 yuan, deducted 6 points, and lectured me for a long time. Temporary license plates are divided into local and inter-provincial types, with local ones only valid within the province. Crossing provincial borders is a serious violation, with penalties ranging from fines and point deductions to vehicle impoundment or even detention. From now on, I'll carefully check the license plate's coverage area and not take chances by driving recklessly—safe travel is the most important. Saving a little time on license processing isn't worth it.