Will removing the 3C mark on a car result in penalties?
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No penalties will be imposed. The CCC mark can be removed, and it has no impact on future maintenance, repairs, or daily driving. However, the vehicle must display the annual inspection compliance mark and the compulsory insurance mark. The CCC is China's mandatory certification mark, which serves to protect national interests by preventing property losses and regulating the quality of foreign manufacturers' brands. Below are the marks required for a vehicle to be driven on the road: 1. Annual Inspection Compliance Mark: Chinese law mandates that vehicles must undergo annual inspections on time. Newly purchased vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first six years, but owners must still collect the annual inspection compliance mark from authorities such as the vehicle management office each year. Vehicles found without the annual inspection compliance mark may be fined or even impounded by traffic authorities. During the exemption period, obtaining the compliance mark requires submitting materials such as proof of compulsory insurance. 2. Compulsory Insurance Mark: Compulsory insurance must be purchased when acquiring a vehicle. If an accident occurs without compulsory insurance, the owner is fully liable, and all expenses must be borne personally. Vehicles without compulsory insurance are not permitted on the road. If stopped by traffic police, the vehicle may be impounded, and the owner may face a fine equivalent to twice the compulsory insurance premium.
