How early can a vehicle inspection be scheduled?
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Vehicle inspection can be scheduled up to three months in advance, with applications for annual inspection accepted within three months of the deadline. Required documents for personal vehicle annual inspection include: original vehicle license, duplicate of compulsory traffic insurance, copy of ID card. Every two years, proof of compulsory traffic insurance and vehicle and vessel tax must be provided as required. After completing the processing of traffic violations and accidents, the inspection label can be directly obtained. New regulations on vehicle inspection timing: 1. Non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years; 2. New vehicles within 6 years are exempt from on-site inspection, requiring only an application for the inspection label every two years. Eligible private cars registered after September 2012 can enjoy this exemption policy, with annual inspections required thereafter. Vehicles aged 6 to 15 years must undergo on-site inspection once a year, while those over 15 years must be inspected every six months; 3. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years, and every 6 months thereafter; 4. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 10 years, and every 6 months thereafter.
I often drive out, and when it comes to the timing of vehicle inspection, I remember last time I went 90 days in advance to get it done, mainly to avoid the crowds at the inspection station and skip the long queues. The advantage of early inspection is avoiding penalties for overdue inspections or insurance issues. The specific allowable advance period varies by region, with most places allowing 1 to 3 months. I recommend downloading the local DMV app to check, so you don't go too early and waste your time. Getting it done early also gives you peace of mind, so you don't have to worry about it every day and can focus on more important things.
