Does a six-year exempt vehicle's driving license require annual inspection?
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A six-year exempt vehicle's driving license does not require annual inspection. The required documents for vehicle inspection and the inspection items are introduced as follows: Required documents for vehicle inspection: Bring the driver's license, ID card, vehicle license, and valid compulsory traffic insurance policy, and drive the vehicle to the vehicle management office or motor vehicle inspection station. Inspection items: Check whether the engine, chassis, body and its auxiliary equipment are clean, complete, and effective, whether the paint surface is uniform and beautiful, whether the main assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; Test whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety performance meet the requirements of the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles" and so on.
I just went through the six-year exemption inspection procedure for my vehicle last year, and I really need to share this experience with everyone. Although it's exempt from the physical inspection, the vehicle license still requires the annual inspection stamp to be updated every two years. Last time, I made an appointment in advance through the 12123 Traffic Management APP, brought my ID card, original vehicle license, and valid compulsory traffic insurance policy to the vehicle management office. The whole process was quite fast, taking only 10 minutes, and the staff just stamped the supplementary page to complete it. Nowadays, many places also promote electronic annual inspection marks, which can be directly linked to your phone. Remember to check for any traffic violations in advance, as this can affect the annual inspection progress. My colleague forgot to do it last month and ended up being caught by an electronic eye on the road, resulting in 3 points deducted and a fine of 200 yuan.
Six years ago, I bought a new car, and this year it reached the inspection-free period for annual review. My personal experience tells you that the procedures really cannot be skipped. Every two years, you must go to the vehicle management office to update the inspection record on the driving license, which is called the inspection-free mark issuance procedure. The key documents to bring are the vehicle driving license and personal ID card, and make sure to have a screenshot of the electronic insurance policy saved on your phone. Nowadays, vehicle management offices in various places have self-service machines—just follow the on-screen instructions to place your documents, and the system will directly print a new supplementary page. If you find it troublesome, you can also handle it online by uploading the required documents on the traffic management platform and having the stamped documents mailed back to you via courier. The crucial point is to be aware of the consequences of overdue inspection: not only fines and demerit points, but also mandatory scrapping if you fail to inspect the car three times in a row. My neighbor’s car suffered a big loss last year because they forgot to inspect it.
