Do I need to collect the inspection sticker during the biennial vehicle inspection?
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For the biennial vehicle inspection, you need to collect the inspection sticker. Here are the details: Exemption: New vehicles enjoy a 6-year exemption from physical inspection, but the annual inspection sticker must be renewed every two years. The exemption only means the vehicle does not need to go to an inspection station. Nowadays, you can stay at home and use your phone to receive the biennial inspection sticker. Vehicle inspection notes: Note that small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected every 2 years within the first 6 years; annually after 6 years; and twice a year after 15 years. Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years and every 6 months after 5 years. Trucks and large or medium non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 10 years and every 6 months after 10 years.
When I first got my driver's license, I also wondered about this. There's no need to collect any decal during the biennial motor vehicle inspection. After passing the inspection, the staff will issue an inspection compliance sticker that you can directly affix to your windshield. That thing remains valid for two full years without requiring any extra hassle. I remember after last year's inspection, I didn't bother with it until today, and the sticker is still perfectly fine—saving me a lot of trouble. But I must remind everyone to check the sticker's expiration date every six months to avoid getting fined by traffic police for an expired decal, which would be a real bummer. By the way, let's also talk about the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Keeping components like spark plugs and brakes in good condition ensures passing the inspection in one go, saving both time and money, and avoids the frustration of last-minute repairs. Honestly, the biennial inspection system is quite reasonable, so just drive easy and don't stress about collecting anything extra.
