Does Vehicle Inspection Lapse Without Scrapping Affect the Owner?
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Yes, it does. Owners of vehicles with lapsed inspections should promptly complete the inspection process; otherwise, they may face fines and penalty points. The "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations" stipulates: Article 3: If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 3 points will be deducted: Point 12: Driving a motor vehicle on the road without undergoing the required periodic safety technical inspection. The "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: Article 90: Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws or regulations regarding road usage shall be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan. If other provisions of this law apply, penalties shall be imposed accordingly. The "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulate: Article 16: Motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections according to the following schedule from the date of registration: Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months.