Will temporary license plates be penalized for traffic violations?

[Lacey]

Temporary license plate violations will result in point deductions and fines. Non-on-site enforcement (such as speeding cameras, running red light cameras, etc.) will not penalize temporary plates. However, for on-site penalties (when traffic police stop the vehicle and issue a ticket on the spot) or for very serious violations, traffic police electronic surveillance can clearly capture the temporary license plate numbers, trace the vehicle, and notify the owner to undergo relevant penalties. Below is relevant information: Penalties for temporary license plate violations: High-definition electronic cameras can capture temporary plates and record the vehicle's driving trajectory. Therefore, violations like running red lights or speeding will still be recorded. Additionally, apart from high-definition cameras, highways have mobile speed detection points for on-site speed enforcement, and urban areas have traffic police officers and motorcycle patrols who will also penalize vehicles with temporary plates for violations. Parking violations with temporary plates will be penalized: Some owners believe hiding temporary plates when parking illegally will avoid tickets, but this is not the case. Traffic police can identify the vehicle via the VIN and still issue a penalty ticket.

[EmeryFitz]

I used to have the habit of taking quick photos while driving and posting them on social media, thinking a few seconds wouldn't matter. But in reality, you can actually get penalized for it. I speak from personal experience—last year while waiting at a red light in the city, I took a photo of the street scene and was caught by traffic cameras. I was fined 50 yuan and had 2 demerit points deducted. The traffic police explained that as long as the engine is running and you're operating your phone in the car, it's considered illegal, whether you're driving or temporarily stopped. The traffic law clearly prohibits using electronic devices to take photos or browse screens while operating a vehicle, aiming to prevent distracted driving accidents. I've seen many friends get into accidents or fined for similar small actions. My advice is to develop the habit of turning off the engine before taking photos—it's both safe and compliant. In short, don't take chances; the law is strictly enforced.

[LaIsabel]

As a seasoned driver, I must emphasize the extreme risks of taking photos while driving. I often cite statistics in safety training sessions: the probability of accidents increases by 70% when distracted. Even those brief two seconds spent picking up your phone to take a photo could mean missing an unexpected situation ahead. I've witnessed numerous cases where fellow drivers rear-ended others or veered off course due to taking photos. Legally, it's absolutely punishable with fines ranging from 100-200 yuan and 2-3 penalty points. This is especially true on urban main roads with dense electronic surveillance, where such actions are easily detected. If you really need to capture a scene, pull over safely, turn off the engine, and take the photo outside the vehicle, or ask a passenger to help. Remember, safety is no small matter—don't risk it for a fleeting pleasure.

[EliasRose]

When I was younger, I loved taking photos while driving. Last year, I got heavily fined for taking a temporary photo on the elevated road—a 100-yuan fine plus penalty points. The police said that as long as the engine was running, operating a phone was considered a violation. At the time, I was just taking a photo of the scenery, but I deeply regretted it. Later, I learned to stop the car before taking photos or use a dash cam in advance. The law strictly penalizes such behavior. Don’t make the same mistake.