Most vehicle owners entrust the task of installing license plates to mechanics, and many do not closely supervise the process. As a result, poorly installed plates can easily fall off when passing through flooded areas.
In the past, people used to drill holes in the license plates and screw them directly onto the vehicle. However, nowadays, most car owners opt for using stainless steel or plastic frames with acrylic surfaces to protect the plates from direct physical impact and enhance aesthetics.
One major drawback of this type of installation is that the license plate is not directly attached to the vehicle but indirectly through the frame. If the mechanic does not securely screw the frame and firmly attach the plate to it, there is a risk of the plate coming off the vehicle when passing through deep floodwaters.
Many vehicles lose their license plates after passing through flooded areas (Photo: OFFB).
How to properly install a license plate?
To address the major drawback of using stainless steel or plastic frames that indirectly attach the license plate to the vehicle, it is essential to apply adhesive tape around the plate before placing the acrylic sheet on it and installing it into the frame. At this point, pressure must be applied (by hand or machine) to ensure the acrylic sheet is firmly attached to the plate.
For stainless steel frames, a hammer should be used to tightly press the edges around the four sides of the license plate. The back of the stainless steel or plastic frame should be screwed into the vehicle, tightening the screws behind.
Loose screw tightening, or even laziness and neglecting to remove the internal cover in the trunk for some vehicles, where many mechanics often fail to tighten the screws behind to fix the license plate frame securely, can cause the plate to gradually come off after prolonged use, especially for vehicles that frequently travel on rough roads.
If the plate falls off, can you go to a shop to have a new plate made?
The answer is No, as license plates must be issued by the competent state authority.
Specifically, Decree 123/2021/ND-CP stipulates that drivers of cars and similar vehicles must be penalized from 4 million to 6 million VND if they drive a vehicle with a license plate that does not match the vehicle registration certificate or if the license plate is not issued by the competent authority.
Motorcycle drivers and similar vehicles will be fined from 800,000 to 1 million VND if they drive without a license plate (for vehicles that require it); attach a license plate that does not match the vehicle registration certificate, or attach a license plate not issued by the competent authority.
Therefore, if the license plate is damaged or lost, the vehicle owner must go to the competent authority to apply for a replacement, and cannot arbitrarily make and attach a license plate that is not issued by the competent authority.
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