How Early Can You Obtain the Vehicle Annual Inspection Sticker?
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According to Article 40 of Order No. 102 issued by the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, vehicle owners can apply for the inspection compliance sticker at the local vehicle management office up to three months before the expiration of the current inspection validity period. Here are some details about the annual inspection sticker: 1. Eligibility: Private cars within the first 6 years are eligible for the exemption-from-inspection policy, requiring only a biennial sticker renewal; private cars older than 6 years must pass an annual inspection at a vehicle inspection center before obtaining the sticker. 2. Inspection Frequency: For passenger transport vehicles, within the first 5 years, an annual inspection is required; if older than 5 years, inspections must be conducted every 6 months. For trucks and large or medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles, within the first 10 years, an annual inspection is required; if older than 10 years, inspections must be conducted every 6 months.
I've owned my car for several years now. The vehicle inspection sticker can usually be obtained about 30 days before the inspection expires, which is exactly how I handled it last year. As the deadline approaches, the DMV will send a notification, or you can check the website yourself. I recommend taking action early and not waiting until the last minute, as there might be long queues, and if your documents are incomplete, you might have to make multiple trips. Just bring your vehicle registration, ID card, and compulsory insurance policy, and it'll be done in minutes. If you fail to get the sticker on time, you might face fines, and your car could be prohibited from driving on the road, which would be quite inconvenient. So, make it a habit to regularly check your inspection date—safety always comes first.
