Do I still need to display the annual vehicle inspection sticker?
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The annual vehicle inspection sticker must be displayed. It should be affixed to the upper right corner of the front windshield of the motor vehicle, and the vehicle must undergo inspection as required by regulations. The documents required for the vehicle inspection include the original vehicle license, a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance, and a copy of the ID card. For company-owned vehicles, additional documents such as the Organization Code Certificate of the People's Republic of China, a letter of authorization, and a copy of the agent's ID card are also required. The annual inspection sticker is oval-shaped, with the word 'Inspection' on the front. Below the word 'Inspection' is the year of the next vehicle inspection, and the word is surrounded by Arabic numerals from 1 to 12. The missing number indicates the month in which the vehicle is due for inspection.
Now you don't need to stick that paper annual inspection sticker on your car when driving! The policy has been changed to electronic labels long ago - traffic police can check your inspection info by scanning your license plate in their system. However, you still need to get your annual inspection done on time. It's recommended to download the electronic certificate from the Traffic Management 12123 APP as backup, just in case you encounter a strict traffic assistant officer in another city who wants to see it. By the way, insurance labels have also gone digital, so your windshield finally doesn't need to look like it's covered in patches. But be aware that some older vehicles may require additional inspections like lighting and emissions tests during annual inspections - don't think you can skip inspections just because you don't need to display stickers anymore.
As an experienced driver, let me tell you, the days of filling your windshield with annual inspection stickers are over. Now electronic annual inspection marks are implemented nationwide. Last week when I went to the inspection station, they directly gave me an electronic policy. Just remember to update your vehicle information when registering on the traffic management 12123 app, then the app will automatically generate electronic certificates. If you encounter a random inspection, just show your phone. But don't think you can forget about the inspection deadline just because physical stickers aren't needed - late inspections still result in penalty points and fines. By the way, leftover adhesive marks from old stickers on the windshield can be removed with essential balm.
