What registration must a motor vehicle complete before it can be driven on the road?
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A motor vehicle can be driven on the road only after it has been registered with the traffic management department of the public security authority. Documents required for motor vehicle registration: Motor Vehicle Registration Application Form (to be obtained and filled out), duplicate copy of compulsory traffic insurance, vehicle purchase invoice (registration copy), criminal investigation receipt, original ID card and its copy, original certificate of conformity, and for non-local residents, a mobile population information registration form, and the supplementary page of the purchase tax. License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, refer to the plates hung on the front and rear of a vehicle. They are usually made of aluminum, sheet iron, plastic, or paper, and bear the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information. License plates serve as a numbering and information registration system for vehicles, with the primary purpose of identifying the vehicle's region of registration and enabling the tracking of the vehicle's owner and registration details through the license plate.
I have a deep personal understanding of the necessity to license a new car before driving it. Last year when I upgraded to an SUV, I was eager to test drive it, but an experienced driver reminded me to complete the registration at the vehicle management office first. So I went to the local DMV with my purchase invoice and ID card, only to find long queues. The staff inspected the vehicle's exterior, recorded the VIN, had me select a license plate number, and collected purchase tax and registration fees. Until I received the vehicle registration certificate and green license plates, the car couldn't legally hit the road. Though tedious, this process is crucial—driving without plates risks traffic police fines and vehicle impoundment. After registration, my car gained legal status, making drives more secure. I also added auto insurance for accident claims. Every time I see those green plates, I feel it's all worthwhile.
