What is the penalty for missing one license plate cover?
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If a license plate nut is missing and discovered by traffic management authorities, the penalty is a fine of 200 yuan and 12 demerit points. Below is the relevant legal information regarding license plate covers: Article 11 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: When driving a motor vehicle on the road, the vehicle must display its license plate, inspection compliance mark, and insurance mark, and carry the vehicle registration certificate. The license plate must be displayed as required, kept clear and intact, and must not be intentionally obscured or damaged. No unit or individual may confiscate or detain a motor vehicle license plate. Article 11, Paragraph 2 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: If a motor vehicle has a license plate installed but lacks the special securing device for the license plate, the traffic management authorities of the public security organ shall issue a warning and order the owner to apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office within ten days, using the special securing device for the license plate, and record the relevant information in the comprehensive platform. If the same behavior is discovered again after ten days, it will be penalized as failure to install the license plate as required, with a fine and demerit points.
I remember last year when I was driving downtown, one of my license plate screw covers was missing. I got pulled over by traffic police on the road and was lectured. They said this made the license plate prone to shaking and unstable, constituting improper license plate installation. I was fined 150 yuan and had one point deducted from my license. After that incident, I immediately went to an auto repair shop to get a new screw cover, which cost me 20 yuan to install, and everything was fine afterward. I recommend everyone check these small components when washing their cars to avoid getting caught off guard and wasting money while ruining your mood. Additionally, if you notice a screw cover missing while driving, you can temporarily secure it with a string before heading to repairs to avoid being mistaken for intentionally obscuring the license plate. Anyway, paying a little more attention to these small details in daily life is worthwhile. The fine is minor compared to safety, which should always come first.
