What Stickers Should Be Placed on the Front of a Car?
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There are three types of stickers that should be placed on the front windshield of a car: the annual inspection sticker, the vehicle environmental protection sticker, and the compulsory traffic insurance sticker. Motor vehicles must undergo regular inspections. Only after passing the annual inspection can the vehicle receive the annual inspection compliance sticker. New cars do not require an annual inspection within the first six years, but they must visit the inspection center annually to obtain the annual inspection compliance sticker. The annual inspection items for motor vehicles include the braking system, lighting system, exterior appearance, and more. Motor vehicles must also undergo regular exhaust emissions testing, primarily for environmental protection purposes. After passing the exhaust emissions test, the vehicle is issued the environmental protection sticker. The compulsory traffic insurance sticker is required to be displayed after purchasing compulsory traffic insurance. Vehicles without compulsory traffic insurance are not allowed on the road. There are two types of environmental protection stickers: green and yellow, issued based on the vehicle model and emission standards after review. For new cars, the vehicle environmental protection sticker can be obtained after receiving the license plate, without the need for additional exhaust emissions testing at relevant departments. These three stickers must be affixed to the upper right corner of the front windshield as per regulations, ensuring they do not obstruct the driver's view. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties if discovered by traffic police.
The choice of emblems on the front of a car is quite particular! The most common one on the road is the yellow background with black characters that reads 'Beginner Driver.' New drivers are required by regulations to display this for a full year, which helps alert vehicles behind them to be more cautious. Owners of green-plated new energy vehicles often place lightning bolt emblems or 'EV' stickers on their grilles, while hybrid vehicle owners prefer blue-green gradient emblems. Some off-road enthusiasts affix towing hook emblems from rescue associations on their bumpers—both eye-catching and practical. By the way, the small annual inspection sticker in the top right corner of the windshield is particularly important. Although paper stickers are no longer required with the shift to digital, it’s still advisable to carry them during the transition period in certain regions. When choosing car emblems, opt for waterproof and reflective materials, and make sure not to place them where they might obstruct visibility.
The most amusing hood decal I've seen was a Peppa Pig bobblehead that even wobbled in the rain! But most people opt for practical stickers: novice drivers must display palm-sized yellow "L" plates with black characters; EVs often have reflective stickers with battery icons; modified car enthusiasts affix club badges on their grilles. A reminder: traffic regulations prohibit large reflective materials on bumpers. Annual inspection stickers are now digital and no longer need windshield placement, though some veteran drivers still place QR code parking notices in corners. Avoid regular stickers for emblems—they peel in rain. Reflective decals with 3M adhesive offer the best durability.
