What to Do If the Temporary License Plate Expires?
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If the temporary license plate expires, you can apply for another temporary license plate at the vehicle management authority. At the same time, it is necessary to promptly apply for a formal license plate. Each vehicle can apply for a temporary license plate up to three times. If you continue to drive on the road after the temporary license plate expires, it is considered a traffic violation. The traffic police department will impose a fine on the driver and temporarily impound the vehicle. Conditions for applying for a temporary license plate: 1. When driving the vehicle from the place of purchase to the place of use, you need to apply for a temporary license plate at the vehicle management office in the place of purchase. 2. When transferring the vehicle registration and the formal license plate has been surrendered, you need to apply for a temporary license plate at the local vehicle management office to drive back to the original location. 3. For a new vehicle in the local area that has not yet obtained a formal license plate and needs to be driven to another location for modification, you need to apply for a temporary license plate locally. After the modification is completed, apply for a temporary license plate at the local vehicle management office to drive back to the original area.
If your temporary license plate expires, I remember once I overlooked the date and almost got fined. You must stop driving immediately because driving with an expired temporary plate is illegal. If pulled over by the police, you could receive an on-the-spot ticket with fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of yuan, plus points deducted from your license. Worse, in case of an accident, the insurance company might deny your claim. I suggest contacting the DMV or dealership right away—ask if you can renew the temporary plate or just get a permanent one. Some places allow a grace period of a few days after expiration, but don’t count on it lasting long; temporary plates usually only last 30 days. When handling this, prepare your vehicle registration certificate and purchase invoice to avoid wasted trips. Also, next time you buy a car, set a phone reminder to check the date—develop good habits to avoid repeating mistakes. Safety first: park until resolved, don’t take risks.
