Does the vehicle inspection validity period until July refer to the beginning or end of the month?
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The annual inspection expiration date marked as July on the vehicle license refers to the end of July. Below are the regulations for different vehicle inspection cycles: 1. Commercial vehicles: Passenger transport vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years; after 5 years, every 6 months. 2. Trucks: Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 10 years; after 10 years, every 6 months. 3. Small vehicles: Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected every 2 years within the first 6 years, and those meeting exemption conditions only need to obtain inspection labels. Starting from November 20, 2020, 7-9 seat non-commercial mini/micro buses (excluding vans) are included in the exemption range.
The vehicle inspection validity period until July usually refers to the last day of the month, which is July 31st, as is the common practice in most regions. From an automotive maintenance perspective, I advise against waiting until the end of the month to get your inspection done. Inspection stations can be extremely busy with long queues, and if there are issues like faulty lights or emissions problems, repeated repairs may be needed, wasting time and increasing risks. In my work, I've seen many people mistakenly think they have until the beginning of the month, only to face late penalties of hundreds of dollars and increased insurance premiums. It's best to schedule your inspection one or two weeks in advance, bring your vehicle registration and necessary funds, and self-check components like brake lights and exhaust emissions to ensure a one-time pass. Safety is no small matter—timely inspections not only save money but also ensure peace of mind.
