What labels must be affixed to the car's front windshield?
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There are two mandatory labels that must be affixed to the car's front windshield: the compulsory insurance label and the motor vehicle inspection compliance label. Here are the specific descriptions regarding car labels: 1. Vehicles must display the compulsory insurance label and motor vehicle inspection compliance label; otherwise, points will be deducted and fines imposed. 2. After the new regulations in 2020, the environmental inspection compliance label has been abolished, and only the two aforementioned labels are required. 3. However, the abolition of the environmental label only means one less label to display—it does not exempt vehicles from emission testing. Emissions are still routinely inspected, and if they fail, the annual inspection label cannot be applied for.
I've owned my car for ten years, so I'm quite experienced with sticker placement. The windshield requires two mandatory labels: one is the compulsory traffic accident liability insurance sticker, and the other is the annual vehicle inspection certification. The insurance sticker needs renewal every year, same as the inspection sticker which must be updated according to your vehicle's inspection schedule. They're typically placed in the top-left corner of the windshield, secured with clear adhesive to prevent peeling. Forgetting to display them could result in a 200-yuan fine or even penalty points if caught by traffic police, and might affect your annual inspection. Once, I overlooked renewing mine and got pulled over for a lengthy lecture – since then, I've set phone reminders. Some regions now accept digital versions via apps, but physical stickers remain more reliable without signal dependency. Developing a habit of regular checks is crucial to avoid unnecessary troubles.
