What stickers are required on car windows?
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Car windows must display the following stickers: vehicle inspection compliance label, compulsory insurance label, and environmental protection inspection compliance label. For novice drivers, temporary license plates (tags) and a "new driver" practice sign are additionally required. Annual inspection (also called annual check) refers to the mandatory safety examination conducted yearly or biennially. This comprehensive inspection covers components including horns, brakes, axle weight, chassis, ignition system, lighting system, exhaust system, and license plate installation. Vehicle inspections help promptly identify potential safety hazards, encourage proper maintenance, and reduce traffic accidents.
When I first got my driver's license and bought a car, I realized those stickers on the windshield were absolutely essential. The most common ones stuck near the top of the front windshield were the compulsory traffic insurance sticker and the annual inspection decal, which the 4S shop applied right after purchase. These need annual replacement, and when removing old stickers, you must carefully use adhesive remover spray to clean off residual glue marks—otherwise, the sticky mess is really unpleasant. Nowadays, some cities have adopted electronic decals, eliminating the hassle of physical stickers, though smaller towns still require physical decals for peace of mind. I’ve also had to display temporary residential parking permits on the corner of the side window, making sure the placement doesn’t obstruct driving visibility. Before every highway trip, I double-check these stickers to avoid fines of several hundred yuan for missing one—that would mean working for nothing. In short, keeping them properly displayed helps avoid unexpected hassles, and safe driving is the top priority—after all, operating a vehicle is no trivial matter.
