What Stickers Should Be Placed on the Car's Front Windshield?
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Only the annual inspection sticker needs to be placed on the car's front windshield. Currently, the annual vehicle inspection and environmental protection inspection stickers have been combined into one. As long as the vehicle passes the annual inspection, there is no need to obtain a separate environmental protection sticker, provided the vehicle's exhaust emissions meet the standards. The general procedures for the annual vehicle inspection are as follows: 1. The vehicle owner needs to fill out the Annual Vehicle Inspection Form and then send the vehicle to the designated location for inspection on the date specified by the local vehicle management office. If the vehicle passes the inspection, the vehicle management authority will affix a qualified seal on the vehicle's registration certificate and the Annual Vehicle Inspection Form. 2. For out-of-town inspections, the vehicle owner must submit an application and request the local vehicle management office to conduct the inspection on behalf of the original registration office. After the inspection, the results will be reported back to the original registration office. 3. If a vehicle cannot undergo the annual inspection on time due to special circumstances, the owner should apply for an extension in advance with the local vehicle management office.
As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I always pay special attention to windshield decals when changing cars. Nowadays, many regions have adopted electronic decals, and those colorful paper annual inspection stickers are basically obsolete. The compulsory traffic insurance decal has also gone digital, accessible through the Traffic Management 12123 APP. However, new cars still require temporary license plates to be affixed, specifically in the lower right corner of the windshield. Some areas still maintain environmental protection decals, and I recommend that new drivers download their local traffic police APP to confirm. The most crucial is the novice driver decal, which must be placed on the rear of the vehicle—avoid sticking it on the windshield where it could obstruct visibility. It's best to use static cling decals for these, as they leave no adhesive residue when removed, ensuring both aesthetics and safety.
