What Stickers Should Be Displayed on the Front Windshield of a Car?
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There are three types of stickers that need to be displayed on the front windshield of a car: 1. Annual Inspection Sticker: Vehicles must undergo regular inspections, which include multiple items such as the braking system, lighting system, and exterior appearance. Upon passing, an annual inspection sticker is issued. 2. Vehicle Environmental Protection Sticker: Vehicles must undergo periodic exhaust emission tests, primarily for environmental protection. Upon passing, an emission compliance sticker is issued. 3. Compulsory Traffic Insurance Sticker: This is mandatory insurance for vehicles. The government issues graded emission standard labels, which are divided into green and yellow categories, based on vehicle type and emission standards. To apply for an environmental protection label during the vehicle annual inspection: First, visit the local vehicle exhaust testing department (pay a fee of approximately 100 yuan) to conduct the emission test. Upon passing, an emission compliance notice will be issued.
In my first few years of driving, I also had to figure out the whole sticker thing, rushing to put up new ones after each annual inspection. Currently, the compulsory traffic insurance sticker is a must—it's required by law, and failing to display it can result in at least a 200-yuan fine if caught by the police. The annual inspection sticker used to be mandatory too, but now it's gone digital, and most cities nationwide no longer require a paper version. The environmental protection sticker has long been phased out in many areas. Placement matters—usually on the upper right corner of the windshield, ensuring it doesn’t obstruct the driver’s view. I find static cling stickers much easier to handle; they’re cheap online, sold in large sheets, and leave no sticky residue when removed. If you use adhesive stickers, they can be a pain to peel off after a year, often requiring special cleaners to scrape off. Remember not to cover the stickers with window tint or decorations, or your car might fail the annual inspection.
