Can a car be driven on the road without an annual inspection?

[Melo]

A car cannot be driven on the road without an annual inspection. According to regulations, if a motor vehicle fails to undergo an annual inspection on time, it will be penalized with a deduction of 3 points, and the vehicle may also be temporarily impounded. Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate, equivalent to an annual physical examination based on the technical conditions for safe operation of motor vehicles. Vehicle annual inspections can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. For vehicles that cannot undergo the annual inspection on time due to special circumstances, an application for an extension should be submitted in advance to the local vehicle management office. Vehicles that fail the annual inspection must be repaired within a specified time limit. If they still fail after the deadline, the vehicle management office will confiscate their license plates and registration certificates, prohibiting them from continuing to be driven.