Do vehicles exempt from inspection within six years need to undergo an on-site inspection in the sixth year?
3 Answers
No. According to the trial policy exempting non-commercial passenger vehicles and other small and mini passenger vehicles from inspection within six years, vehicles registered for more than six years are required to undergo an annual inspection as stipulated. 1. Trial exemption from inspection for non-commercial passenger vehicles within six years: Starting from September 1, 2014, non-commercial passenger vehicles and other small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans and vehicles with seven or more seats) registered within six years are exempt from inspection. For non-commercial passenger vehicles and other small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans and vehicles with seven or more seats) registered within six years, owners only need to provide proof of compulsory traffic accident liability insurance and proof of payment or exemption of vehicle and vessel tax every two years when applying for the inspection mark. They can directly apply to the traffic management department of the public security authority for the inspection mark without undergoing safety and technical inspection at an inspection institution. 2. Before applying: The vehicle owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle. However, if the vehicle has been involved in an accident causing casualties, it must still be inspected according to the original inspection cycle. Vehicles registered for more than six years (including six years) are still required to undergo an annual inspection as stipulated. 3. For vehicles over 15 years old (including 15 years): They are still required to undergo two inspections per year as stipulated. The traffic management departments of public security authorities should set up inspection mark issuance windows at municipal and county-level vehicle management offices, traffic management service stations, and traffic violation handling offices to facilitate the public in obtaining inspection marks conveniently and quickly.
I just completed my 6th-year vehicle inspection, which required going through the testing line! The so-called "6-year exemption" actually means getting a new inspection sticker every two years for the first five years, and the exemption expires in the sixth year. That day, I brought my vehicle registration and insurance policy to the inspection station, waited in line for an hour, and they thoroughly checked the brakes, lights, and emissions—very meticulous. I recommend handling all traffic violations beforehand and reverting any modified lights back to factory settings, or you'll definitely get stuck. The inspection cost me 280 yuan, but it's much better than getting fined and penalized by traffic police. Don't slack off—this is something you can't avoid.
The sixth year definitely requires an on-site inspection, don't be fooled by the 'exemption' label. When my car reached its sixth year, I drove straight to the testing station, and the staff said it's a mandatory requirement. They mainly check three major areas: whether the exhaust emissions exceed standards, if the braking system is functional, and all lighting functions. For the first two years, you only need to click on your phone to get the electronic label, but in the sixth year, the actual vehicle must be present. Remember to bring your ID card, a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance, and the triangular warning sign. Modified vehicles need to be restored to their original condition in advance, otherwise, like my friend, you might have to make three trips before passing.
