What Stickers Are Still Required on the Car Windshield Now?
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Currently, the car windshield still needs to display the annual inspection sticker and the auto insurance sticker. Below is an introduction to the stickers required on the car windshield: Annual Inspection Sticker on the Windshield: At present, the windshield only requires the annual inspection sticker. The latest policy states that the vehicle annual inspection and the environmental protection inspection sticker have been combined into one, with the vehicle emissions test continuing as usual. As long as the annual inspection is passed, there is no need to obtain a separate environmental protection sticker. In 2019, the compulsory traffic insurance sticker was no longer required to be displayed by drivers. Now, the annual inspection stickers are all connected to the traffic police system and are electronic stickers that can be checked, eliminating the need to display them on the windshield. Auto Insurance Sticker on the Windshield: The windshield needs to display the vehicle inspection sticker. The vehicle inspection sticker, compulsory traffic insurance sticker, and environmental protection inspection sticker were once indispensable and had to be neatly displayed on the windshield. However, after the new regulations were introduced, the environmental protection inspection sticker was abolished, leaving only the vehicle inspection sticker and the compulsory traffic insurance sticker. The auto insurance sticker is one of the important indicators to determine whether a vehicle has compulsory traffic insurance. It bears the words "Supervised by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission." The insurance policy is brown in color, with the text printed using internationally advanced red fluorescent anti-counterfeiting ink. The lower horizontal line of the text is composed of microtext, providing excellent anti-counterfeiting features. Except for the area reserved for printing the company logo by different insurance companies, the specifications and style of the insurance policy are uniform nationwide. The auto insurance sticker on the vehicle windshield serves as proof that the vehicle has participated in the compulsory third-party liability insurance for motor vehicles. As evidence of insurance, traffic police can verify whether the insurance is active and valid.
As a frequent driver, I've learned that the front windshield must display the annual vehicle inspection sticker and compulsory traffic insurance sticker - these are legal requirements, and failing to display them can result in traffic police fines. I place them in the lower right corner on the passenger side, carefully positioned to avoid obstructing visibility, as reflections at night can be dangerous. Some regions now offer electronic tags, but for safety I still use paper versions, especially when traveling to other cities where checkpoints might require them. If there's a residential parking permit, I stick that on too. Personally, I recommend avoiding decorative stickers - too many look messy and increase risks. During car washes, I check that the stickers remain securely attached. The key is displaying only necessary certifications, prioritizing both safety and compliance.
As a new driver, I learned right after getting my license that the annual inspection sticker and insurance sticker must be displayed on the windshield, otherwise it's a violation with fines and demerit points. I placed mine at the bottom right corner of the glass - my instructor taught me not to put it in the middle where it blocks visibility. I also put the 'new driver' sticker on the passenger side to alert others that I'm a beginner. The ETC tag is directly fixed on the windshield too, making highway entries and exits very convenient. Some friends add cartoon stickers, but I don't recommend that as it might get you checked. Nowadays electronic apps can display these tags, but I prefer physical ones for peace of mind. Every time I go to the gas station for windshield washer fluid, I check if any stickers have fallen off. Overall, only displaying what's legally required is both worry-free and compliant.
