How Early Can the Annual Inspection Sticker Be Collected?
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The annual inspection sticker can be collected three months in advance. Below are details related to annual inspections: 1. According to Article 16 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections within the following periods 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. 2. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, they must be inspected once a year; after 15 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. 3. Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 4 years; after 4 years, they must be inspected once a year. Tractors and other motor vehicles must be inspected once a year.
I just got my car's annual inspection done, so I'm quite familiar with this. Actually, you can apply for it within three months before the expiration date. For example, if your inspection sticker expires at the end of September, you can apply for a new one after July 1st. There's quite a bit of leeway time-wise. My neighbor went to get theirs done 80 days before the expiration date last week. However, I recommend not waiting until the last minute, as some inspection stations can have very long queues when they're busy. Remember to bring your vehicle license, ID card, and a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy. In most cities now, you can get the new sticker on the spot. If your car's windshield doesn't have space for the new sticker due to modifications, make sure to ask the staff for a static cling sticker.
