How is the 6-year exemption from inspection calculated?
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Six-year exemption from inspection is calculated from the month of motor vehicle registration. According to the vehicle license, the exempted vehicle must meet the following conditions simultaneously: non-operational use nature: 1. Approved passenger capacity: 6 persons or less; 2. Nine types of vehicles specified on the license: micro sedan, small sedan, medium sedan, large sedan, small ordinary passenger car, small off-road passenger car, small special passenger car, micro ordinary passenger car, micro off-road passenger car. The 6-year exemption from inspection is based on the vehicle's registration date. Here are the relevant details: 1. Non-operational small private passenger vehicles with 7 seats or less (including 7 seats) are exempt from inspection for 6 years, meaning the vehicle is exempt from on-site inspection, but the car owner still needs to apply for an inspection compliance mark at the designated period (usually every 2 years) at the vehicle management office, vehicle registration service store, or traffic police squadron, and post it on the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield. 2. The 6-year exemption from inspection policy for non-operational vehicles has been in trial implementation since September 1, 2014. 5-seat vehicles enjoy the initial 6-year exemption from inspection policy. Although exempt from on-site inspection for 6 years, they need to apply for an annual inspection mark every 2 years. The prerequisite for exemption is that the vehicle has not been involved in any major traffic accidents during this period. If an accident occurs, the vehicle must undergo on-site annual inspection.
When I first bought my car, I was also confused about how the 6-year exemption from inspection is calculated. The time is counted from the day the vehicle was first registered at the DMV, which is the registration date on the vehicle license. For example, if the registration was in May 2018, the exemption would be valid until May 2024. Don't mistake it for the purchase date, as you might have bought the car a few days before it was registered—only the registration date counts. I recommend checking the date on the vehicle license to confirm and avoid guessing. The exemption period saves a lot of hassle, but after it expires, you'll need to go to the inspection station for the annual check. Setting a phone reminder is crucial—don't overlook it and miss the deadline. This ensures safety and saves money, especially for new car owners who should pay attention to this.
