How Early Can a New Vehicle's Annual Inspection Be Conducted?

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According to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" (Order No. 102 of the Ministry of Public Security), the owner of a motor vehicle can apply for an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location up to three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle's inspection validity period. For example, if the annual inspection deadline for a vehicle is September 2018, the earliest date for inspection would be July 1, 2018. Below are the relevant details: 1. New vehicle inspection schedule: (1) Non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from annual inspection for the first 6 years, but a proof must be submitted to the vehicle management office every 2 years. After 6 years, an annual inspection is required. (2) Commercial passenger vehicles require an annual inspection every year. (3) Large commercial vehicles under 10 years old require an annual inspection, while those over 10 years old require a semi-annual inspection. (4) Commercial passenger vehicles and non-commercial passenger vehicles over 15 years old require an annual inspection. 2. Documents required for vehicle inspection: Original vehicle license; Copy of compulsory traffic insurance; Copy of ID card; The vehicle itself. 3. Vehicle inspection items: (1) Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and attached equipment are clean, complete, and effective, whether the paint is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether major assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records. (2) Verify whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lights, exhaust, and other safety features meet the technical requirements for safe motor vehicle operation. (3) Check whether the vehicle has been modified, altered, or reconstructed, whether the vehicle license, license plate, and all registered vehicle records match the actual condition of the vehicle, whether there have been any changes, and whether approval and modification procedures have been completed. (4) Check whether the license plate, vehicle license, and enlarged license plate markings on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether they need replacement. (5) For large vehicles, check whether the unit name or the name of the street, township, or town where the vehicle is registered and the maximum seating capacity in the driver's compartment are spray-painted in Chinese imitation Song font on both sides of the door as required.