Are Annual Inspection and Vehicle Review Both Required Once a Year?
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Different types of vehicles have different regulations for annual inspection. Non-commercial vehicles such as passenger cars: New vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, after which an annual inspection is required once a year. The specific time can be referenced to the month registered on the vehicle license. Vehicles over 15 years old: An inspection is required every six months. Commercial passenger vehicles: An annual inspection is required once a year. Commercial passenger vehicles over 15 years old: An inspection is required every six months. Large commercial passenger vehicles: For vehicles under 10 years old, an annual inspection is required once a year. For vehicles over 10 years old, an inspection is required every six months. The specific time for the annual inspection can be referenced to the month registered on the vehicle license. The inspection should be completed within the registered month and should not be overdue.
With nearly 30 years of driving experience, I can tell you that annual vehicle inspections aren't always yearly. For ordinary private cars, the first 6 years only require applying for an exemption inspection mark every two years via the 12123 app to get an electronic label. After 6 years, an on-site inspection is needed biennially, and only after 10 years does it become annual. 'Vehicle inspection' generally refers to the entire annual inspection process. The key is not to miss the inspection deadline—late inspections incur a 200 yuan fine, 3 penalty points, and possible roadside stops. I believe regular inspections help detect issues like brake failure or excessive emissions early, ensuring road safety. As an experienced driver, I recommend noting inspection dates on your license or setting phone reminders to avoid trouble. If an older car develops frequent issues, inspection station experts can identify hidden problems—repairs afterward make driving much more reassuring.
