Will speeding with temporary license plates be penalized?
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Speeding with temporary license plates will be penalized. Temporary license plates for vehicles, just like regular license plates, must comply with traffic regulations. If caught speeding or violating traffic rules, points will be deducted and fines imposed. Types of temporary license plates: There are two types of temporary license plates. One has a sky-blue background with black characters and black borders, which is only valid for driving within the city, known as local temporary license plates. The other has a brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders, which can be used for cross-city travel, known as non-local temporary license plates. Rules for using temporary license plates: Before the regular license plates are issued, only temporary license plates should be used. Once the regular license plates have been issued, even if the temporary license plates are still within their validity period, they cannot be used anymore. If discovered by traffic police, corresponding penalties will be imposed.
I once got a speeding ticket while driving with a temporary license plate, which is not uncommon. Even if your car has temporary plates, traffic monitoring systems can still catch you. I understand that temporary plates are issued for new cars or during ownership transfers, but they contain the vehicle's VIN and owner information. Once you're caught speeding, the authorities can track you down. Traffic police enforce the law equally, so fines and demerit points apply just the same. A friend of mine was too excited after buying a new car and drove a bit too fast on the highway. His temporary plate was caught, resulting in a 300-yuan fine and demerit points—there was no way around it. So don’t assume temporary plates are a free pass; obeying speed limits is the real key. Be extra cautious during the new car break-in period to avoid distractions, as speeding on highways is especially risky.