Can I Inspect the Vehicle Before Handling Traffic Violations?
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No, the first step in vehicle inspection is the review of the driving license to check for any outstanding traffic violations. If there are any, they must be resolved before proceeding with the inspection; otherwise, the vehicle cannot undergo annual inspection. Below are the specific details regarding driving license annual review: Processing Time: The annual review of the driving license is conducted when renewing the license upon its expiration. Vehicle owners can initiate this process up to three months before the license expires. Regulations: Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority for review within thirty days after the end of each scoring cycle, meaning an annual review is required. If there are no demerit points recorded during a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is waived. Items: Vehicle annual inspection items include the handling of road traffic violations and accident situations.
Hey, I've been driving on the road for so many years, I know this stuff well. Let me be straight with you: you must clear all traffic violations before the vehicle inspection, otherwise you'll most likely hit a snag. I remember once helping a friend with his inspection—his car had two unprocessed red-light violations, and the testing station outright refused it. Wasted time waiting in line and had to reschedule. Nowadays, the system is tightly networked, and traffic police can pull up records with just one check. Handling violations promptly has many benefits: first, it avoids snowballing fines, as late payments may incur late fees; second, accumulated penalty points can affect your driver's license renewal if left too long. It’s pretty convenient to handle—just use the 12123 app on your phone, and it’s done in minutes. The inspection itself is also an opportunity to check brakes, lights, and other components. If there’s an issue, fixing it on the spot is safer. Don’t take chances—clear your violations a few days ahead and then proceed.
