How to affix temporary car plates? Popular topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the standards for affixing temporary vehicle license plates have become a hot topic on the Internet. Especially with the detailed interpretation of new traffic regulations, car owners' demand for the compliant use of temporary license plates has surged. The following is a structured guide compiled based on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days to help you quickly master the correct method.
1. Hotspot data on the entire network: Popularity statistics of topics related to temporary licenses
| keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main discussion platform | Hotspot related events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specifications for affixing temporary license plates | 18,200 times | Baidu Knows, Car Friends Forum | Special inspections on temporary licenses carried out in many places |
| Temporary license validity period | 9,500 times | Zhihu, Traffic Management 12123 | Inquiries from new car buyers surge |
| Cases of points being deducted for temporary licenses | 6,800 times | Douyin, Kuaishou | Video of car owner being fined for not affixing license plate goes viral |
2. Detailed explanation of temporary license plate affixing standards
According to Article 13 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law", temporary license plates must be affixed in the prescribed locations:
| License plate type | Paste location | special request |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary license plate within the administrative jurisdiction (blue background) | Lower left corner of front windshield + lower left corner of rear windshield | Must not be folded or stained |
| Cross-jurisdictional license (brown and yellow background) | Lower right corner of front windshield + lower left corner of rear windshield | Required to comply with compulsory traffic insurance signs |
3. Answers to frequent questions from car owners
1. Is it necessary to use glue to fix it?
Temporary license plates should use electrostatic stickers or special fixed adhesive stickers. The use of double-sided tape and other materials that are difficult to clean is prohibited. Data from an e-commerce platform shows that sales of "Linpai electrostatic stickers" have increased by 47% month-on-month in the past seven days.
2. Do both the front and rear windshields need to be affixed?
Both front and rear license plates must be affixed. According to a report from the traffic control department, 34% of the cases in Q3 2023 were punished for a single temporary license plate.
3. How to paste special models?
For models without a rear windshield (such as some sports cars), the rear plate must be affixed to a prominent location at the rear of the vehicle. A well-known car blogger’s actual test video received over 500,000 likes.
4. Precautions for using temporary license plates
| Project | Specification requirements | Violation penalties |
|---|---|---|
| Validity period | Ordinary provisional license lasts for 15 days and can be applied for up to 3 times | 12 points will be deducted for expired use. |
| Driving area | Cross-jurisdictional signs must indicate the permitted driving area | 3 points deducted for inter-district driving |
| Cooperate with documents | Car purchase invoice/compulsory traffic insurance policy must be carried with the car | Failure to carry a fine of 200 yuan |
5. Latest policy developments
According to the Ministry of Transport’s regular press conference in August, the pilot program for electronic temporary license plates will be promoted starting in 2024. Currently, 6 provinces and cities have carried out testing, and traditional paper temporary license plates still need to be pasted in accordance with regulations until the end of the transition period.
Warm reminder: Law enforcement standards may vary across regions. It is recommended to check the latest local regulations through the "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Correctly affixing temporary license plates can not only avoid penalties, but is also an important guarantee for safe driving.
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