Taipei City Government

According to Article 16 of the "Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance Act", vehicle owners who apply for the automobile liability insurance shall apply for the insurance to an insurer when applying for new license plate registration and temporary harbor pass for each and every vehicle, or before the expiration of the current policy. The motor vehicle authorities shall not issue new license plate registration or temporary harbor pass; or renew license plate registration; or accept registration change or inspection application in any of the following circumstances:
I.Vehicle owners who failed to apply for the compulsory automobile insurance prescribed by law
II.The validity of the insurance is less than 30 days.These rules shall not apply to applications for temporary license plate registration or temporary harbor pass.