Do I still need to display the 2021 vehicle inspection sticker?
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In 2021, it is no longer necessary to display the annual vehicle inspection sticker, as vehicles are not required to show any physical stickers since that year. Starting from June 2020, China has implemented the digitalization of annual inspection stickers nationwide. Now when vehicle owners complete their annual inspection, they will not receive a paper inspection sticker. Instead, owners can directly obtain the electronic inspection sticker through the 12123 traffic management app. For owners who have obtained the electronic inspection sticker, it holds the same validity as the paper version. During traffic police checks, presenting the electronic inspection sticker is sufficient. For vehicles under 6 years old, owners need to apply for the annual inspection sticker every two years at the vehicle management office, though online application is also an option. For vehicles older than 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection frequency has been relaxed from annual to biennial checks. This means only two on-site inspections are required within 10 years - at the 6th and 8th year marks, effective from November 20, 2020. Vehicles over 10 years old continue with annual inspections. As for vehicles older than 15 years, semi-annual inspections are mandatory to ensure roadworthiness.
