Are Vehicles Exempt from Inspection Within Six Years?
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Vehicles within 6 years of registration are exempt from inspection. Exempt vehicles generally refer to those registered for no more than six years and are non-commercial small vehicles with 6 seats or fewer. These vehicles require inspection every two years. Vehicles registered for more than 6 years require annual inspection. Below is relevant information about vehicle annual inspections: Vehicle Annual Inspection Schedule: For passenger cars and blue-plate minivans, within the first six years after registration, inspections are required every two years; after six years, inspections are required annually; after ten years, inspections are required annually; after fifteen years, inspections are required twice a year. For trucks, inspections are required annually after registration, and after ten years, inspections are required twice a year. Vehicle Annual Inspection Regulations: If a vehicle is found by traffic police to have not undergone annual inspection, the owner may be fined or the vehicle may be impounded. Additionally, in insurance contracts, vehicles that have not undergone timely annual inspections are considered unqualified, and no claims will be paid in the event of an accident.
I remember being particularly happy when I bought my car and found out that new vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first six years, meaning you don’t need to take the car to an inspection station every year for an on-site check of its equipment, saving hours of queuing time and fees. However, exemption from inspection doesn’t mean complete neglect—you still must submit an application every two years via the 12123 app on your phone. The system automatically reviews the vehicle’s information, and if there are no accidents, it sends the inspection sticker by mail. The first time I did it, it was quite simple and took just a few minutes. If the car has been involved in a serious accident or modified, it won’t qualify. After the six-year exemption period ends, inspections resume every two years, so I always keep an eye on tire pressure and lighting checks to avoid minor issues piling up. This policy makes life much easier for owners who maintain their cars properly.
