Will points be deducted if the license plate is dented in a collision?
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Points will not be deducted if the use is not affected, and there is no problem as long as the information on the vehicle's license plate can be clearly seen. Below is a detailed introduction regarding the situation of a dented car license plate: 1. Overview: If the license plate is bent at too large an angle, making the numbers inside invisible, it may be considered as intentionally obscuring the license plate number and subject to penalties. If traffic police find that the vehicle's license plate is slightly deformed but does not affect the identification of the license plate number, no penalty will be imposed on the owner. However, you may be stopped and informed that there are signs of bending or deformation on the license plate. 2. Others: Motor vehicle license plates should be installed and hung in accordance with the installation standards set by the Ministry of Public Security in the "People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle License Plate." The front license plate should be installed in the middle or slightly to the right of the front section of the vehicle, and the rear license plate should be installed in the middle or slightly to the left of the rear section, without affecting the safe driving of the vehicle or the identification of the license plate.
Will a dented license plate result in demerit points? Let me explain this carefully. Having driven for many years, I once got rear-ended by a small truck in the city, and the license plate was dented. At the time, I thought it was a minor issue and didn't fix it immediately. But a few days later, during a traffic police inspection, they said my plate was illegible and fined me on the spot plus 3 demerit points! Regulations require license plates to clearly display numbers—failure to meet this standard counts as obstruction and may lead to fines and demerits. After an accident, I recommend taking photos for documentation, contacting a 4S shop or repair shop to fix it, and getting a certificate to avoid future hassles. Safety is no trivial matter—the license plate is your vehicle's ID card. Don't lose big for small gains and compromise driving safety.
