Are vehicle annual inspection and annual review the same thing?
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Vehicle annual inspection and annual review are not the same thing. Annual inspection refers to the mandatory testing that every vehicle must undergo, equivalent to giving the car a physical examination; annual review refers to both the vehicle and the owner, requiring not only a full inspection of the car but also a review of the owner's driving license, driver's license, and insurance, while the owner must also handle any traffic violations. Consequences of not participating in annual review or inspection as required: Vehicles that fail to undergo annual review on time are not allowed on the road, otherwise they will be penalized with 3 demerit points and a fine. If a vehicle that has not undergone annual inspection is involved in a traffic accident, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate. Driving without timely annual review is considered illegal driving and may result in the vehicle being impounded. According to the 'Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles,' if a motor vehicle fails to obtain the inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection periods after the expiration of the inspection validity period, it will be forcibly scrapped.
After driving for so many years, I've long understood that annual inspection and yearly vehicle check are actually the same thing—that's just what everyone calls it. Here, it's a comprehensive physical examination for your car required by the government every year, and you can't skip it. I remember last year's inspection was very thorough; the lights, brakes, and emissions all had to pass, otherwise you wouldn't get the compliance sticker. Some say different names might mean different procedures, but that's just misinformation—the actual process is identical: queue up at the designated spot, fill out forms, go through the inspection line, pay the fee, and you're done. If you keep up with regular maintenance, like changing tires and checking oil, the annual inspection goes smoothly, saving you the hassle of a re-test. Driving is all about safety first, and this yearly check is a good way to prevent accidents—everyone should take it seriously.
