Does a car less than 10 years old need inspection this year if it was inspected last year?
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According to the newly issued vehicle inspection policy, if the car was inspected last year, it does not require inspection this year. Here are the specific details: Relevant introduction: The new regulations stipulate that starting from November 20, 2020, vehicles under 10 years old will receive a 2-year validity period for the motor vehicle inspection compliance mark after inspection. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies, i.e., vehicles aged 10 to 15 years require annual inspection, while those over 15 years old require inspection every six months. Extended content: Article 15 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law states that motor vehicle safety technical inspections shall be conducted by motor vehicle safety technical inspection institutions. These institutions must inspect vehicles in accordance with national motor vehicle safety technical inspection standards and bear legal responsibility for the inspection results.
I often help my neighbors check their cars, so I really relate to your question about vehicle annual inspections. For cars under 10 years old, the regulation states that after the first 6 years, they only need an on-site inspection every two years. So if you passed the inspection last year, you generally don’t need one this year. But remember to check the inspection validity period on your vehicle license—for example, if it was the 6th-year inspection last year, you won’t need one this year (the 7th year), but you’ll have to go again next year (the 8th year). By the way, annual inspections aren’t just about avoiding fines; they also help identify potential brake or lighting issues early, ensuring driving safety. I recommend setting a reminder on the Traffic Management 12123 App so you won’t forget the next inspection date. Honestly, proactive maintenance when your car is in good condition is more reliable than dealing with sudden issues.
