Where should temporary license plates be affixed?
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Temporary license plates are generally affixed with one in the lower left or right corner of the front windshield inside the vehicle, and the other in the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the vehicle. For passenger vehicles that have not yet been registered (including cars, buses, minivans, SUVs, and other passenger vehicles), if they need to drive temporarily on the road, they must carry two temporary license plates, which must be affixed in the same position. Other types of vehicles (such as trucks) are limited by installation conditions and still require one temporary license plate, but it must also be affixed in the lower left or right corner of the front windshield inside the vehicle. For vehicles that do not affix temporary license plates as required, traffic police may impose a fine on the driver and deduct 12 points. Additional Information: Motor vehicle license plates should be hung in the designated positions at the front and rear of the vehicle, kept clear and intact. Heavy and medium-duty trucks and their trailers, tractors and their trailers should have enlarged license numbers painted on the rear of the body or carriage, with characters upright and kept clear. The motor vehicle inspection qualification mark and insurance mark should be affixed to the upper right corner of the front window of the vehicle. Spraying, pasting logos, or body advertisements on motor vehicles should not affect safe driving.
When it comes to temporary license plates, I've got plenty of experience. Never just casually toss that piece of paper in your car—it must be properly affixed to the lower left corners of the front and rear windshields as required. The front plate should be placed on the inside lower left of the windshield, about the size of a vehicle registration photo, making sure it doesn’t obstruct your view. The rear plate must be stuck on the outside lower left corner of the rear windshield so that following cars can see it clearly. The worst is when it’s crooked or gets blurred by rain—just last week, my neighbor was pulled over and warned by traffic police for not securing their temporary plate properly. The first thing I did when my new car arrived home was to smooth out the temporary plate and stick it firmly, deliberately avoiding the area swept by the wipers. Remember to use double-sided tape for a secure fit—never cut corners by using transparent tape on just the four corners!
