Does the six-year exemption from vehicle inspection include the sixth year?
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The six-year exemption from vehicle inspection does not include the sixth year. The six-year exemption does not mean no inspection is required for six years; it only means the vehicle does not need to go through the inspection line. For new vehicles, the inspection decal must be renewed every two years during the first six years. The sixth year is still part of the initial six-year period, so the inspection decal must be renewed, but the vehicle does not need to undergo the inspection line test. Starting from the seventh year, the vehicle must undergo an annual inspection line test. Inspection regulations for vehicles not eligible for the six-year exemption: 1. Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first five years; after five years, every six months. 2. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first ten years; after ten years, every six months. 3. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected every two years within the first six years; after six years, annually; after fifteen years, every six months.
I just went through this last year, and the six-year exemption policy for vehicle inspections does indeed include the sixth year. My car was purchased in 2018, and in 2024, its sixth year, I directly applied for the inspection exemption label through the Traffic Management 12123 App on my phone, without needing to visit an inspection station for an on-site check. The policy states that for the first six years after a new car is registered, an inspection label must be applied for every two years, with the sixth year being the last exemption opportunity. However, it's important to pay attention to the vehicle's registration date and the application timing—missing the deadline can result in fines. My neighbor's car was just one week late, and they had to pay a 200-yuan fine and go through a supplementary inspection. It's best to handle this one or two months in advance to avoid trouble, especially now that everything is digitized, making the process very convenient. Safe driving is crucial, and this policy helps save you both worry and effort.
