Can Traffic Violations Be Left Unhandled for Six Years on a New Car?
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New cars cannot leave traffic violations unhandled for six years. Here are the relevant details: 1. Failure to pay the fine on time will result in an additional penalty of 3% of the fine amount per day, with the total additional penalty not exceeding the original fine amount; 2. Traffic authorities can pursue the fine through legal channels, and the offender may also be added to China's credit blacklist, which can lead to rejection or prohibition of various high-consumption activities such as loans, overseas travel, and air travel in the future; 3. Unhandled violations will not affect the vehicle inspection result, but they will prevent the vehicle management system from printing the inspection compliance label.
I heard someone didn’t handle traffic violations for six years after buying a new car. Let me tell you, this is really not advisable. Just like my friend who was careless after buying a car last year and ignored minor violations, only to be shocked during the annual inspection at the end of the year. New cars only undergo their first inspection after six years, but all violation records must be cleared to pass. Otherwise, the traffic police system will block you, and unpaid fines must be settled, possibly with late fees. Worse, if you keep delaying, the fines pile up, and handling them requires spending half a day queuing at the traffic police station—super troublesome. Additionally, a bad driving record affects insurance, potentially raising premiums. My advice: check for violations monthly using an app and handle them online promptly to save time and hassle. New cars may be exempt from inspections, but not from fines—keep this in mind for a smoother driving experience.
