What Happens If the Vehicle Inspection Sticker Is Not Displayed on the Car?
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If the vehicle inspection sticker is damaged or lost, the vehicle cannot be driven on the road during that period. Otherwise, according to regulations, a fine will be imposed and 1 point will be deducted from the driver's license. If the vehicle inspection sticker is lost, it should be reissued at the vehicle inspection station. The following is the reissuance process: 1. Bring your ID card and vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office at the vehicle's registration location, fill out the vehicle inspection sticker application form, and submit the documents and application form to the staff. 2. The vehicle management office will review the materials. If they comply with the regulations, the relevant materials will be stored and the information will be recorded. The motor vehicle inspection compliance sticker will be issued, and the new vehicle inspection sticker can usually be obtained within one day.
Last time I forgot to stick the annual inspection sticker, and I was pulled over by traffic police on my way to work, fined 180 yuan and had points deducted. The officer said it must be displayed in the upper right corner of the windshield—failure to do so is considered driving without a valid inspection, which is risky. The fine was minor, but the bigger headache is that insurance might be void; if an accident happens, the insurer could refuse coverage, leaving repair costs on me. This rule ensures vehicles meet safety standards, like brakes and emissions. Now I make it a habit to visit the inspection station a week early each year to get the sticker and avoid hassle. Friends also remind me—though small, the tag represents responsible driving, and regret comes too late after an accident. I advise fellow owners to check their sticker’s expiry date when possible—don’t be careless like I was. In short, keeping the sticker visible is a daily must.
