Can a vehicle pass the annual inspection without the owner's ID card?
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Vehicle annual inspection can be conducted without the owner's ID card. Documents required for annual inspection: Provide the vehicle license, compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate, vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption certificate, and motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate. Specific inspection items: Check whether the engine, chassis, body and its accessories are clean, complete and effective, whether the paint surface is uniform and beautiful, whether the main assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; Test whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering operation, lights, exhaust and other safety performance meet the requirements of the motor vehicle safety operation technical conditions; Check whether the vehicle has been modified, reconstructed or transformed, whether the vehicle license, license plate, and all vehicle file records match the current vehicle condition, whether there are any changes, and whether approval and change procedures have been completed; Check whether the license plate, vehicle license and the enlarged license plate characters sprayed on the vehicle are damaged, altered or unclear, and whether they need to be replaced.
When I drove to the annual inspection last year, I forgot to bring the vehicle owner's ID card, and as a result, I was stopped at the inspection station. The staff informed me that without the original ID card or a copy, my identity couldn't be verified, and the annual inspection couldn't proceed. Fortunately, they mentioned that if I had a power of attorney or an agent with their own ID, the inspection could be done on my behalf. I called a friend for help, and he came over with my vehicle license and his own ID, filled out the authorization form, and finally got it sorted. This incident taught me that the annual inspection isn't just about checking the vehicle; it also involves identity verification to prevent vehicle misuse or theft. If you forget to bring your ID, it's best to prepare a power of attorney in advance or try using an electronic ID, though policies vary by location, and some places might not accept it yet. In short, safety first—bring all the necessary documents during the annual inspection to avoid trouble.
