Are the validity periods of motor vehicles 6 years, 10 years, and 20 years respectively?
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Introduction to the validity period of motor vehicles is as follows: 1. The validity period of a motor vehicle driver's license is divided into 6 years, 10 years, and long-term. Within the initial 6-year validity period after application, if the motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 points in any scoring cycle, they can renew for a 10-year validity license. If, within the 10-year validity period, the driver still does not reach 12 points in any scoring cycle, they can renew for a long-term valid motor vehicle driver's license. 2. Expired validity period: A motor vehicle driver's license that has exceeded its validity period can no longer be used. Individuals holding an expired license cannot drive motor vehicles and must retake the driver's test before they can drive again. The motor vehicle driver's license records and notes the following information: 1. Motor vehicle driver information: name, gender, date of birth, nationality, address, identification number (motor vehicle driver's license number), photo. 2. Vehicle management office notes: initial license issuance date, permitted vehicle type code, validity start date, validity period, issuing authority seal, file number.
As a car owner with nearly a decade of driving experience, I have some insights on this issue. The 6-year, 10-year, and 20-year periods you mentioned don't refer to the vehicle's entire validity period, but rather the frequency changes in the annual inspection policy. From the time I bought my first car new, it was basically exempt from inspection for the first 6 years—meaning I just had to go to the DMV every 2 years to collect an inspection sticker without needing an on-site inspection, which was quite convenient. Between 6 and 10 years, the car had to undergo an on-site inspection every 2 years to check performance and safety. Once the car is over 10 years old, it needs an annual inspection; if it makes it past 15 years, the inspections become twice a year, which is quite frequent. There's no fixed scrapping age for the vehicle itself—it all depends on the car's condition and environmental standards. My old car is almost 15 years old and still in use, thanks to regular maintenance. Don't believe those misleading claims about fixed expiration periods, or you might miss inspection deadlines and face fines or points deducted from your license. It's best to pay attention to app reminders and schedule on-site inspections promptly for peace of mind.
