How Do Traffic Police Identify Vehicles with Expired Inspection?
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Traffic police identify vehicles with expired inspection primarily through the analysis of electronic monitoring systems. When a vehicle passes through an intersection or tunnel, electronic monitoring devices mounted on overhead gantries or tunnel entrances capture images of the vehicle. These images are transmitted to a backend system where computers analyze the vehicle data. If a vehicle with expired inspection is detected, the system flags the corresponding images. These flagged images generate an alert in the backend system, prompting the police to intercept the vehicle at the next intersection. Below are the procedures for handling vehicles with expired inspection: 1. Within three months: If the inspection has expired for less than three months, the owner can simply renew the inspection. They will receive a verbal warning without any fine. 2. More than three months but less than two years: If the inspection has expired for more than three months but less than two years, the owner must pay a fine and will also receive a 3-point penalty on their driving record. 3. More than two years: If a vehicle has not undergone inspection for over two years, its registration records will be revoked. Restoring the records is relatively complex and usually requires payment of a fine before reinstatement.
Having driven for decades, I know exactly how traffic police check vehicles with expired inspections. They use a combination of human observation and technology: during patrols, a quick glance at the annual inspection sticker on the windshield reveals if it's missing or expired. With tech upgrades, it's even more precise—officers scan license plates with handheld devices, instantly accessing databases to display inspection records. Driving without an inspection is a major risk; issues like brake failure or faulty lights can lead to accidents. Police prioritize vehicles with clearly visible plates, such as those pulled over at checkpoints. My advice: get regular inspections—don’t cut corners to save small sums. Fines of a hundred bucks are minor; worse penalties include points deductions or suspension. Safety is priceless.
