What is the usage scope of temporary license plates from Beijing to Hebei?
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The usage scope of temporary license plates from Beijing to Hebei varies depending on the color of the plate. Temporary plates are distinguished by color: "light blue background with black characters and black borders" is only for motor vehicles driving within the city, while "brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders" is for motor vehicles driving across cities. Below is an introduction to attaching temporary license plates: 1. Attachment positions: New cars should have two temporary license plates attached simultaneously: one should be placed in the lower left or right corner of the front windshield inside the car, in a position that does not obstruct the driver's view, and the other should be placed in the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the car. 2. Consequences of incorrect attachment: Incorrectly attaching temporary plates will result in a full 12-point deduction. Since they are transitional temporary plates, their validity period does not exceed 30 days. 3. Temporary plate renewal: Due to unforeseen circumstances, some may not complete the vehicle registration and licensing procedures within the temporary plate's validity period. In such cases, the owner needs to apply for a temporary plate renewal in advance to avoid penalties for driving with an expired temporary plate. A new car can apply for temporary plates up to three times.
I just drove from Beijing to Hebei using a temporary license plate, and it was quite an experience. There are two types of temporary plates: local temporary plates and inter-provincial temporary plates. Local temporary plates can only be used within Beijing. If you want to travel or run errands from Beijing to Hebei like I did, you must apply for an inter-provincial temporary plate, as it covers the entire country, including all areas of Hebei. At the time, I had just bought a new car and applied for the inter-provincial temporary plate at the Beijing Vehicle Management Office. It took less than an hour and the cost was low, but you must use it within the validity period, which is usually 7 or 30 days. Driving with an expired plate is a violation, and the police will issue a fine. While driving in Hebei, I made sure the plate was clearly displayed on the front and rear windshields, otherwise, you could easily be pulled over for inspection. Also, make sure to have valid insurance during the temporary plate period to avoid being unprotected in case of an accident. In short, if you plan to drive from Beijing to Hebei, prioritize getting an inter-provincial temporary plate for peace of mind and safety.
