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 that no inspection is required for six years; it only means that the vehicle does not need to go through the inspection line. For new vehicles, the inspection sticker must be renewed every two years during the first six years. The sixth year is still part of the first six years, so the inspection sticker must be renewed, but the vehicle does not need to go through the inspection line. Starting from the seventh year, the vehicle must undergo an annual inspection. Inspection regulations for vehicles not eligible for the six-year exemption: 1. Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within the first five years; after five years, they must be inspected every six months. 2. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first ten years; after ten years, they must be inspected every six months. 3. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every two years within the first six years; after six years, they must be inspected once a year; after 15 years, they must be inspected every six months.
The six-year exemption policy actually means the first two inspections are exempt from on-site testing, where you can simply collect the inspection decal in the second and fourth years. However, the sixth year requires mandatory on-site testing. I recently handled this matter. My SUV turned six last year, so I booked an inspection station in advance via the Traffic Management 12123 app. They checked the lights, brakes, and emissions, and it took two hours to complete. Don’t be misled by the term "exemption"—the sixth year is a critical point in the six-year cycle, marking the first formal on-site inspection. If you miss the deadline, you’ll face a 200-yuan fine and 1 penalty point. I recommend preparing three months in advance to avoid last-minute chaos.
