What documents are required for a vehicle to be on the road?
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Documents required for a vehicle to be on the road: 1. Driver's license: The permitted vehicle type on the driver's license must match the vehicle being driven. 2. Vehicle registration certificate: Carry the registration certificate that matches the license plate of the vehicle being driven. The registration certificate must not be lent, altered, or forged. 3. The driver's personal ID card. 4. License plate (or temporary plate or replacement plate certificate): The license plate must be appropriately and visibly positioned, with clear characters, and must match the vehicle type and number on the registration certificate. Expired or invalid temporary plates are not allowed. 5. Road maintenance fee certificate: Carry a valid unified road maintenance fee payment certificate, ensuring no discrepancies in the vehicle type, license plate, unit, and date on the certificate. 6. Insured vehicles must carry the insurance policy. 7. If driving a commercial vehicle, the road transport personnel qualification certificate must also be carried in the vehicle.
That day I was driving downtown when I was stopped by a traffic police officer for a document check, which really made me nervous. He asked me to produce the vehicle registration certificate, which contains the car's basic information to prove it's legally allowed on the road; I also need to carry my driver's license at all times, as driving without it is unacceptable; plus the compulsory traffic insurance policy or decal, which is mandatory insurance ensuring coverage in case of accidents. It's best to display the annual inspection sticker on the front windshield, showing the vehicle has passed safety inspections. After that experience, I developed a habit of spending a minute checking these documents before heading out, and I downloaded an electronic copy of my driver's license to my phone as backup—some areas accept scanned copies. The key is to have the originals on hand or properly stored, avoiding the panic I went through that not only wasted time but could also result in fines or penalty points. Being fully prepared makes for worry-free driving, especially since road conditions can be unpredictable.
