Do trucks need annual inspection every year?
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Trucks require annual inspection every year. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Passenger vehicles: According to motor vehicle regulations, operational passenger vehicles need annual inspection once a year within the first 5 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 5 years; cargo trucks and large and medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles require annual inspection once a year within the first 10 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. 2. Non-operational passenger vehicles: Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles require biennial inspection within the first 6 years, annual inspection once a year after exceeding 6 years, and inspection every 6 months after exceeding 15 years.
Just helped a logistics fleet with their annual vehicle inspection a couple of days ago. Trucks must undergo inspection every year, with a focus on safety features like brakes and lights. Especially for heavy trucks, inspection stations will specifically check if the cargo box dimensions exceed limits. I've seen many trucks get held up due to unauthorized additions like extra side panels, ultimately having to remove the illegal modifications and re-inspect. The timing requirements are generally fixed across regions – remember to book an appointment one month in advance. Some cities now allow direct online operations via the traffic management app 12123. Having insurance documents and maintenance records ready can save a lot of hassle. For vehicles over 10 years old, it's best to get a comprehensive check-up at a repair shop beforehand to avoid repeated trips to the inspection station.
