Can a vehicle be inspected without handling traffic violations?

[VonIsabela]

Unhandled traffic violations prevent vehicle inspection. All violations must be addressed: Before annual inspection, all traffic violations must be resolved. If a motor vehicle has outstanding violation records, it cannot undergo inspection. Even if the vehicle passes external inspection, traffic authorities will not issue an inspection compliance certificate. Annual inspection can only proceed after all violations are properly handled according to regulations. Motor vehicle violations: Motor vehicle violations refer to acts that contravene the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Checking for such violations is called motor vehicle violation inquiry. The revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), known as "the strictest traffic regulations in history," came into effect on January 1, 2013.

[LukeLee]

Now it is mandatory to clear all traffic violation records before the vehicle inspection, as per the strict regulations of the DMV. I personally encountered this situation last year during my inspection—I had forgotten to handle a speeding ticket under my name, and the system at the inspection station directly blocked me, making the trip a waste of time. Even if you schedule the annual inspection through the 12123 platform, the system will automatically check for outstanding violations. After handling the violations, you still need to wait for the data to sync, which can take anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days. If left unresolved, not only will the inspection fail, but delayed payments may also incur late fees. In some areas, the vehicle's status may even be locked as 'violation pending,' directly affecting its roadworthiness. It is advisable to check for violations via the traffic police app at least two weeks in advance and allow sufficient time for resolution to ensure a smooth process.

[VanKaleb]

Absolutely not. I've been in the transportation industry for over a decade and have seen too many cases where vehicles failed annual inspections due to a few hundred yuan in traffic violation fines. Now that the system is nationwide networked, inspection stations can scan the vehicle license and all violation records immediately pop up. Don't believe those who claim they can bypass the system - last year a driver from our fleet tried using an intermediary, only to get caught red-handed at the inspection checkpoint, resulting in the vehicle being impounded for half a month. Special reminder: out-of-town violations should be handled even earlier, as some cross-region ticket data synchronizes slowly. After handling, it's best to print the receipt and bring it to the inspection. Also note that accumulated demerit points exceeding 12 can't be overlooked - such cases require the vehicle owner to personally attend retraining and pass exams before being considered resolved.

[JourneyDella]

Personal experience tells you it won't work. Last month, I took my old Focus for the annual inspection. The inspector scanned the license plate and immediately pointed at the screen, saying there were three unpaid parking tickets. When I asked if they could make an exception, the staff pointed to a red-headed document on the wall, stating that since 2022, all types of traffic violations, including tickets caught by surveillance cameras, must be settled first. When I finally went to the traffic police station to handle it, I found that a ticket from a year ago had already incurred late fees, turning what should have been a 200 yuan fine into 300 yuan. I recommend checking for violations in advance through the 'Owner Services' section on Alipay. You can handle the fines by linking your bank card. With the electronic payment receipt, you can go directly for the vehicle inspection.