Are Vehicle Inspection Stations Closed on Holidays?
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Vehicle inspection stations do not close on holidays. Documents required for annual inspection: Original vehicle registration certificate, original and copy of the vehicle owner's ID card, company vehicles must bring a company certificate, and a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy. Inspection items for annual inspection: Check whether the safety devices are complete and whether they are consistent with the registration photo on the vehicle registration certificate; pay fees, enter annual inspection information, conduct on-site testing. If the vehicle fails, it must be self-inspected before being submitted to the inspection station for re-inspection. Conditions for annual inspection: All traffic violations must be resolved before the vehicle is eligible for annual inspection. The inspection cannot be delayed even by one day. Vehicles can be inspected up to 60 days in advance, so plan your time wisely and avoid overdue inspections.
Last Saturday, I just accompanied my father-in-law to get his car inspected. Nowadays, many inspection stations are actually busier during holidays. Government-run inspection stations mostly operate on a rotating schedule—for example, the inspection sites under our local DMV are fully open on Sundays and operate for half a day on statutory holidays. Private chain stations are even more competitive, with staff on duty even during the Spring Festival, though they charge an additional 20% service fee. Special periods to note: during three-day holidays like New Year's Day, most stations wrap up by the afternoon of the last day, while the first three days of Labor Day or National Day are the most crowded. It’s advisable to book an appointment in advance via the 'Traffic Management 12123' app, where you can check the holiday notices for specific stations. By the way, some cities are piloting self-service vehicle inspection machines—24-hour kiosks like those at gas stations—where you can upload your documents and get an electronic inspection sticker, which is especially convenient for office workers.
