Will I be fined if the temporary license plate is not affixed to the windshield?
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Yes, this is considered as not roadworthy, and if caught, you can be directly penalized with up to 12 demerit points. Below is relevant information about temporary license plates: 1. Types of temporary plates: There are two types of temporary plates. One has a sky-blue background with black characters and black borders, valid for 15 days; the other has a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders, valid for 30 days. 2. Placement of temporary plates: If you have one temporary plate, it should be affixed to the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, preferably without obstructing the driver's view. If you have two temporary plates, one should be affixed to the front windshield, and the other should be placed on the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the car.
I understand this is quite important, you know, according to traffic regulations, the temporary license plate must be affixed to the lower right corner of the car's windshield or a fixed position. If it's not affixed or placed incorrectly, the police will definitely fine you if they catch it, usually between 200 to 500 yuan, and points may also be deducted. The reason is simple: the license plate is the car's ID. If it's not displayed, others can't identify your vehicle, increasing road chaos risks. For example, surveillance cameras won't capture the plate information, leading to tracking issues. I've handled similar cases before—a car owner was fined 500 yuan for not affixing it and later had to spend time properly placing it to resolve the issue. Temporary plates are a crucial transitional tool for new cars on the road. When purchasing a car, the 4S dealership will remind you to affix it on the spot—don’t overlook this small detail, or you’ll really regret it.
