How early can a vehicle be submitted for inspection?
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If everything is in order and there are no delays, the inspection procedures can typically be completed in about 30 minutes. Here is relevant information about vehicle annual inspections: Time: For passenger cars and blue-license-plate minivans, new vehicles require inspection every two years for the first six years after registration; after six years, an annual inspection is required; after ten years, it becomes a semi-annual inspection. For trucks, an annual inspection is required after registration, and after ten years, it becomes a semi-annual inspection. Regulations: If a vehicle is found by traffic police to be without a valid inspection, the owner may be fined or the vehicle impounded. Additionally, in insurance contracts, vehicles that have not undergone timely inspections are considered unqualified, and no claims will be paid in the event of an accident.
I did some research on my car's annual inspection last year. Generally, small vehicles can be inspected up to three months (90 days) in advance. For example, if the inspection expiration date on your vehicle registration is October 2024, you can start queuing for the inspection as early as July 1, 2024. It's good to go early, especially during the last few months of the year when inspection stations are extremely crowded—you might end up waiting forever. Getting it done early saves hassle. Make sure to bring all the required documents: the vehicle registration, the owner's ID card (plus a power of attorney if someone else is handling it for you), and a copy of the valid compulsory traffic insurance policy (most are digital now, just print it out). It's also a good idea to check your car's lights, brakes, etc., beforehand to avoid wasting time on minor issues.
Anyone who's into cars knows that you shouldn't delay your vehicle inspection until the last minute. The regulations allow you to get your car inspected up to three months in advance. The guys at the inspection station here say that especially for older cars that have been on the road for eight or nine years, it's even more important to leave some extra time. If your car fails the first inspection for things like emissions or lights, you'll need to find a place to fix it and then go back for a re-inspection. The best time to go is one to three months in advance—don't wait until the expiration date. If the inspection station is fully booked or your car has minor issues that need fixing, it's easy to miss the deadline. If you're caught driving with an expired inspection, you could face points on your license and fines, and your insurance might even refuse to cover you. It's just not worth it.
