Are Vehicle Inspection Stations Open on Sundays?
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Many vehicle inspection stations now operate on weekends, but some areas may not offer this service, so it's advisable to check with local inspection providers. According to Article 15 of the 'Opinions on Strengthening and Improving Motor Vehicle Inspection Work', inspection institutions should implement uninterrupted services on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, providing extended inspection hours. However, it's important to note that while inspection stations may remain open, the vehicle inspection stickers can only be issued during regular working days. Although inspection businesses operate without breaks, vehicle management offices are closed on weekends, requiring verification of inspection results on weekdays before issuing the stickers. The vehicle inspection cycle is calculated from the date of vehicle registration, with the next inspection date clearly noted on the supplementary page of the driving license. Applications for inspection can be submitted up to three months before the annual inspection due date. Additionally, the 6-year exemption for new vehicles doesn't mean exemption from annual inspection procedures. It only exempts the vehicle from the on-site detection line inspection step, which is just one part of the annual inspection process. Owners still need to apply for inspection stickers every two years. Before the inspection, ensure all traffic violations are settled, the vehicle hasn't undergone unauthorized modifications, and bring the insurance policy copy (which will be retained by the inspection station). Required documents include: driving license, compulsory traffic accident liability insurance policy (copy), inspector's ID card, warning triangle, and fire extinguisher. Notably, if owners need to delegate the inspection process to others due to busy schedules, they don't need to provide the owner's ID card - the proxy can use their own identification.
Nowadays, many DMV offices are indeed closed on Sundays. I also made a wasted trip last weekend and was so frustrated. If you want to get your annual vehicle inspection done on a Sunday, it's best to check in advance with nearby private vehicle inspection stations, as some operate on weekends with shift schedules. I recommend calling the 12345 citizen hotline or the local inspection station on Friday afternoon to confirm. The business hours marked on map apps are often inaccurate. If all else fails, take a day off to go on a weekday. Remember to bring your vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy, and clear any traffic violations beforehand, otherwise, your inspection might get held up, which would be even more troublesome.
