Can the vehicle inspection be postponed for a few days after the due date?
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Vehicle annual inspection can be done three months in advance, but absolutely cannot be delayed. Delaying will result in fines. Not even a single day is allowed for delay. If an accident occurs during the overdue inspection period, the owner will bear full responsibility, and the insurance company will refuse to compensate. Moreover, exceeding one month is considered as overdue inspection. The consequences of overdue vehicle inspection are as follows: 1. Vehicles that have not undergone annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road; 2. Vehicles driving on the road without timely annual inspection will be penalized with 3 demerit points and a fine; 3. If a traffic accident occurs involving a vehicle that has not undergone inspection, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate; 4. Driving on the road without timely annual inspection is considered illegal driving, and the vehicle may be impounded; 5. According to the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles", vehicles that fail to obtain the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period will be forcibly scrapped.
I remember consulting a legal expert friend before. The key to handling the delayed annual inspection after expiration depends on local policies. There's usually a grace period, around 30 days to get it done. But if you exceed that, big trouble starts—a fine of at least 200 RMB and 3 penalty points is the lighter consequence. If you miss three consecutive inspections, your car could be directly scrapped, which would be a huge loss. Safe driving is no small matter; annual inspections ensure good vehicle conditions, like properly functioning brake systems. Last time, I booked an inspection station a week before the deadline and brought all the required documents to avoid wasting time in line. After driving for so long, I've developed the habit of regular maintenance and checks—don't lose big for small gains.
I'm a new driver, and last year was the first time I encountered my annual vehicle inspection deadline. It scared me quite a bit. I only remembered two days after the due date and quickly checked the information, learning that there was a grace period of about 20 to 30 days. However, it's not advisable to delay too long, otherwise fines, penalty points are unavoidable, and it might even affect insurance claims. I promptly booked an inspection slot online, and the process went smoothly. Now I've learned my lesson and set a reminder on my phone to act in advance. When I first bought the car, I didn't understand these details, but safety always comes first. It's essential to stay updated on traffic rules to avoid accidents.
