What to Do If Your License Plate Washed Away in Heavy Rain?
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Carry the vehicle owner's ID card and other documents for the traffic police to trace the vehicle number. Pry off the remaining license plate, then fill out two forms and submit them along with the plate at the license plate replacement window. Receive a temporary vehicle license plate and replacement procedures. Before the temporary plate expires, visit the DMV with it to collect a new set of replacement license plates.
Last time I went on a self-drive trip and encountered a heavy rainstorm, my license plate was completely washed away. My first reaction was to pull over immediately and turn on the hazard lights. Never try to tough it out and keep driving—if you're caught on camera, it's considered intentional concealment of the license plate, and you'll lose all 12 points on your license! First, call 122 to report the location where the plate was lost, then go to the police station to get a certificate. Don’t skip this step, or the traffic police will spend ages verifying your case when you apply for a replacement. On the same day, I rushed to the DMV with my ID and vehicle registration, filled out the 'Motor Vehicle License/Plate Application Form,' paid a 20-yuan processing fee, and got a temporary paper plate in half an hour. Now, it takes 15 days to get the replacement metal plate. During this period, remember to stick the temporary plate on the lower right corner of the front windshield and the lower left corner of the rear windshield, making sure the wipers don’t block it.
