Does the six-year vehicle inspection exemption include the sixth year?
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Vehicle inspection exemption applies to the first six years, excluding the sixth year. The annual inspection must be conducted three months in advance. The method for applying for an electronic annual inspection and the determination of the inspection date are as follows: Method for applying for an electronic annual inspection: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, find "Apply for Inspection Exemption for Exempt Vehicles" in the service center. After confirming the information is correct, obtain and enter the verification code, then submit to receive the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark, which is the electronic annual inspection mark. Determination of the annual inspection date: The annual inspection date for vehicles is not based on a specific date but is calculated by month. For example, if the inspection is due in September, the vehicle inspection can be conducted in July, August, or September. Even if the inspection is done on the last day of September, it is still within the reasonable time frame.
Last year, I happened to encounter the sixth-year vehicle inspection issue and found that it actually includes an exemption for the sixth year. New vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, and you only need to apply for the inspection decal every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 app. My car was in its sixth year, and I just uploaded the insurance policy on the app, receiving the new decal within three days. However, it's important to note that exemption from inspection doesn't mean exemption from paperwork—you must apply on time, and the vehicle must not have any record of major accidents. The latest you can complete the process is before the registration month; for example, a car registered in May must complete the sixth-year inspection before May. If you delay until the seventh year, you'll have to physically queue up at the inspection station.
