Will Only Having 2 License Plate Screws Result in a 12-Point Deduction?
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There are two scenarios regarding whether having only 2 license plate screws will result in a 12-point deduction: 1. If the license plate is designed to have only 2 fastening screws, not having 4 will not incur any penalty or fine; 2. However, if the license plate is designed for 4 fastening screws and the owner only installs 2, this is a violation. Failing to install the vehicle license plate as required can result in a one-time 12-point deduction. License plates with 4 fastening screws are more secure and sturdy than those with 2. After heavy rainfall, it's common to find lost license plates in flooded areas. License plates, commonly known as vehicle tags, refer to the plates attached to the front and rear of a vehicle. They are typically made of aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, or paper, and display the vehicle's registration number, registration region, and other relevant information.
Having only two license plate screws does pose a risk of penalty points, but whether it's 12 points depends on the specific situation. I remember last year when I drove to an out-of-town checkpoint, the traffic police specifically checked the number of license plate screws—missing even one could get you called out. Normally, a license plate should be secured with four screws, one at each corner. Fewer screws can make the plate prone to loosening or falling off. If it gets blown away by wind or comes off in an accident, the police might consider it as failing to install the plate properly. Most of the time, it's a 200-yuan fine and 6 penalty points, but if they suspect you intentionally used fewer screws—like to evade traffic cameras—then it could be a straight 12-point deduction. The traffic regulations are quite strict on this, so now I always check the screws when washing my car. Having all four screws in place saves worry and money—don’t wait until the fine comes to regret it. Safe travel means paying attention to even the small details.
