Will two screws on the license plate result in penalty points?
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Using only two screws on the license plate is considered as not installing the license plate according to regulations, which will result in 6 penalty points and a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. All four mounting holes of each license plate should be equipped with sealing devices. The seals must bear the Chinese character representing the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government, as well as the letter representing the issuing authority code. Each motor vehicle should be equipped with 8 new-style sealing devices. Except for cases where the vehicle has limitations, all four mounting holes of both front and rear license plates should be fitted with sealing devices. New traffic regulations on license plate screws stipulate: License plates can use fixed license plate frames, but the side edge of the frame must be more than 5cm away from the edge of the license plate number. Additionally, the license plate frame must not bear any logos, characters, decorative patterns, or obstruct the license plate.
I've been driving for twenty years, and this question often comes up. Using only two screws on a license plate will definitely result in penalty points because traffic regulations require the plate to be securely fastened, with all four screw holes utilized. I've personally seen many car owners who took shortcuts by only installing two screws end up fined and penalized when police inspected their vehicles. Typically, in urban areas, it's a 200-yuan fine and 3 penalty points. The reason is simple: fewer screws mean the plate is more likely to loosen or fall off, which can be dangerous if it flies off on the highway, potentially causing accidents or obstructing the view of vehicles behind. I always recommend regularly checking the security of your license plate, especially after installing a new one or after car washes, to ensure the screws haven't loosened. Don't wait until the police pull you over to find out—safety is more important than fines, and spending a little for peace of mind is worth it.
