Can You Drive Without the Annual Inspection Sticker?
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Driving without the annual inspection sticker is not allowed. Vehicles with damaged or missing annual inspection stickers will be penalized by traffic police if driven on the road. Vehicle Annual Inspection Process: Inspection Station: Drive the vehicle to the nearest inspection station. Visual Inspection and Information Registration: Undergo a vehicle visual inspection, cooperate with staff to fill out the motor vehicle appearance registration form, and take photos. Information registration. Online Vehicle Inspection: Emissions test, speedometer test, brake test, lighting test, side slip test, chassis inspection. Receive Sticker: Obtain the inspection pass sticker and affix it to the upper right corner of the front windshield.
As an ordinary driver with years of experience, I've had a few instances where stickers fell off. If the annual inspection sticker is lost, you absolutely cannot drive on the road because, according to Chinese regulations, not displaying a valid annual inspection certificate is illegal. If caught by traffic police, you will be fined and have points deducted, with the penalty possibly reaching 200 yuan or even more. I recommend stopping the vehicle immediately and going to the local vehicle management office to get a replacement sticker. Just bring your ID card and vehicle registration certificate, fill out a form, and they usually process it the same day. Otherwise, continuing to drive is not only dangerous but could also affect the next round of annual inspection, and you'll be in trouble if caught by traffic cameras. The annual vehicle inspection is meant to check if brakes, lights, etc., are safe, and the sticker proves the vehicle is compliant. Without it, even insurance claims might be difficult. Don't take chances; safety should always come first.
