What is the penalty for driving with an expired temporary license plate?
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Driving with an expired temporary license plate is considered as failing to display the license plate as required by regulations. According to the law, the driver will be fined 200 yuan and receive 12 penalty points. Below is relevant information about temporary license plates: 1. Types of temporary plates: There are two types of temporary license plates. One has a light blue background with black characters and black borders, and is valid for 15 days; the other has a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders, and is valid for 30 days. 2. Placement of temporary plates: If there is one temporary license plate, it should be placed at the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, where it does not obstruct the driver's view. If there are two temporary license plates, one should be placed on the front windshield and the other at the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the vehicle.
I've seen many car owners suffer heavy losses by ignoring the expiration date of temporary license plates. Driving with an expired temporary plate is considered unlicensed driving, with minimum fines starting at 200 yuan, typically ranging between 200 to 500 yuan. Deduction of points is also common (up to 6 points maximum), and if caught, it may lead to the vehicle being impounded. I recommend that everyone note the validity period of their temporary plates in their phone calendar and set a reminder. When it's about to expire, promptly visit the vehicle management office for renewal (renewal is simple—just bring your ID card and relevant documents). Don't wait until it expires and risk driving, especially on highways where penalties can be more severe, potentially increasing to over 500 yuan or even leading to license revocation, causing a chain of troubles affecting insurance claims. Safety comes first—be cautious and steady. After experiencing losses myself, I realized these rules are no joke. Always double-check before driving to ensure full legality and peace of mind, reducing risks on the road.
