Does a 6-year-old vehicle require an on-site inspection for annual inspection?
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The 6-year-old vehicle does require an on-site inspection for annual inspection, and the annual inspection label must be applied for simultaneously. Below are the regulations on the inspection cycle for different vehicle types and the purpose of annual inspection: Regulations on the inspection cycle for different vehicle types: Operational passenger vehicles: inspected once a year within the first 5 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles: inspected once a year within the first 10 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles: inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years, and only need to apply for the inspection label if they meet the exemption conditions. Starting from November 20, 2020, 7-9 seat non-operational mini buses (excluding vans) are included in the exemption scope. Purpose of annual inspection: The benefit of making driving safer is well known to everyone, as during the annual inspection, the staff will conduct a comprehensive check of the vehicle. For example, during the external inspection, overly dark window films applied by the owner will be required to be rectified, as this can affect the owner's ability to see clearly outside the window during night driving, thereby increasing danger. During the on-site inspection, the chassis, braking system, and light brightness will also be checked.
I just handled my car's 6th-year inspection last year, and it didn't require an on-site test at all. New cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but you need to renew the inspection compliance decal every two years. At that time, I just downloaded a traffic management app on my phone, filled in the vehicle information, uploaded photos of my documents, paid a fee of a few dozen yuan, and received the decal by mail a few days later. Super convenient, saving me the hassle of queuing at the inspection station. I still remember how complicated the inspection process was when I bought the car in its first year. Now the policy has been optimized, and new cars enjoy this benefit, but everyone must remember the deadlines—if you miss it and get caught by traffic police, you'll be fined. Regular vehicle condition checks are still necessary. Safe driving comes first, so don't slack off just because the process is simple. Keeping your car well-maintained also extends its lifespan.
