Does the vehicle license need to be replaced?
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No replacement is needed, but annual inspection is required. Here are the relevant details: Validity period: The vehicle license doesn't need replacement per se, but rather requires endorsement. The vehicle license itself doesn't have an expiration date. As long as the vehicle passes the annual inspection, the license remains valid indefinitely. Although it has no expiration date, there is an inspection validity period printed on the license, which indicates when the next vehicle inspection is due. After passing the inspection, the staff will endorse the supplementary page of the license by printing the new inspection validity date. Expired inspection: This means failing to conduct the annual inspection when it was due, causing the previous year's inspection validity to lapse. Missing the inspection deadline indicates the vehicle hasn't undergone the required annual or biennial qualified inspection. Vehicles without valid inspection certification are not permitted to drive on public roads, and doing so will result in penalties.
I just got my driver's license not long ago, and I remember when buying my first car, I was wondering whether the vehicle license needed to be renewed. Later, I asked experienced drivers and learned that the vehicle license does indeed require periodic renewal, especially for new cars—the first vehicle license is typically valid for 6 years. After expiration, you must go to the DMV to complete the renewal procedure; otherwise, you may face fines or even penalty points from traffic police if caught driving without it. When renewing, you need to bring your ID card, the old vehicle license, vehicle photos, and the vehicle inspection certificate. The process usually takes about half a day. After my last renewal, I felt relieved—no more worries about being stopped and affecting my travels. I recommend setting a reminder on your phone for the expiration date to avoid last-minute panic. After all, it’s about safety—driving with an expired license can make you feel uneasy on the road.
