Does the Vehicle License Need Annual Inspection?
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The vehicle license requires an annual inspection, and a new inspection validity stamp needs to be affixed after the inspection. For vehicles exempt from inspection for 6 years, the owner only needs to apply for an annual inspection sticker every two years at the vehicle management office, and no stamp is required on the vehicle license. During the exemption period, owners can collect the environmental protection sticker for free at any designated location in the city. The regulations for vehicle license annual inspection are as follows: 1. Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspection within 6 years, but an annual inspection sticker must be applied for every 2 years, and no inspection validity stamp is required on the supplementary page of the vehicle license. After 6 years, the vehicle license must be inspected once a year starting from the sixth year. After 15 years, the vehicle license must be inspected every 6 months. 2. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. 3. Trucks and large and medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months.
The driving license doesn't require annual review; that's for the vehicle inspection process. As an ordinary car owner who's been driving for over a decade, I have to go to the DMV every two years for the annual inspection, bringing my driving license, ID card, and compulsory insurance policy. The inspection station checks the braking system, lights, and exhaust emissions. If it passes, they stamp and update it on the driving license. Once, I waited until almost the deadline to go and nearly missed it. Being late could result in a fine of several hundred yuan, 3 demerit points, or even affect insurance renewal. The annual inspection not only maintains vehicle performance and safety but also prevents sudden breakdowns on the road. I've seen a neighbor's accident caused by faulty headlights. I recommend everyone develop the habit of scheduling inspections in advance and performing regular maintenance. New cars have simpler requirements in the first few years, saving a lot of trouble.
