Does the 6-year exemption for motor vehicle inspection include the 6th year?
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Does the 6-year exemption for motor vehicle inspection include the 6th year? The 6-year exemption for motor vehicle inspection includes the 6th year. Below is the relevant information about vehicle inspection: 1. Motor vehicles that meet the 6-year exemption conditions are only exempt from the on-site inspection (i.e., vehicle inspection) process, but they still need to apply for an annual inspection compliance sticker every two years. The exemption only saves the vehicle inspection process, but the annual inspection sticker must still be applied for every two years. 2. To obtain the annual inspection sticker, go to the traffic police station; to get the environmental protection sticker, go to the environmental protection testing station; and to receive the compulsory traffic insurance sticker, go to the insurance company. First, go to the exhaust emission testing station for inspection (bring the vehicle license), then obtain the green sticker (bring the vehicle registration certificate), and finally, go to the traffic police station to get the inspection sticker (if you are the owner, bring your ID card and a copy, the duplicate of the compulsory traffic insurance, the vehicle license, and the duplicate of the environmental protection certificate; if you are not the owner, bring the owner's ID card and a copy, the agent's ID card and a copy, and if you are not a local resident, also bring a residence permit and a copy).
I've been driving for almost twenty years, and every time this policy comes up, it really resonates with me. The 6-year exemption from vehicle inspection definitely includes the 6th year—it's clearly stated in black and white in the policy. The first 6 years after registration are all covered, and you only need to apply for an inspection decal online every two years without visiting an inspection site. The 6th year is one of those years, and you can easily handle the decal application on your phone using the 12123 APP, saving both time and effort. For example, with my old car, I applied for the decal in the 5th year, drove normally in the 6th year, and only started the on-site inspection from the 7th year onward. But I must remind everyone: don’t slack off and forget the application deadline. Getting fined for an expired decal is one thing, but the bigger concern is compromising road safety. Nowadays, the APP’s reminder feature works great—just set a calendar alert and you’re good to go.
I just bought my first car two years ago and was quite confused at first. The answer includes the 6th year—the policy clearly states that vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections within 6 years, covering the period from new car registration until the end of the 6th year. You only need to apply for the inspection exemption label online or via an app every two years. Like last year, I applied for it, and there’s no need to worry about the 6th year either. As a newbie, I used to check the date on the vehicle license frequently to confirm: starting from the registration date, apply once after the first two years, then again after another two years (including the 6th year). If unsure, I recommend using the official app—just enter the license plate number, and it will automatically prompt you. By the way, this policy saves us newbies from unnecessary trips—it’s really handy, and sharing experiences never hurts.
