How is the 6-year exemption from inspection calculated?

[VanMartin]

The 6-year exemption from inspection is calculated from the date of vehicle registration. The specific regulations are as follows: 1. For vehicles registered before September 1, 2010, they must undergo annual on-site inspections starting from the next inspection, and those over 15 years old require semi-annual on-site inspections; 2. For vehicles registered between September 1, 2010, and September 1, 2012, they can be exempted from on-site inspection during the next regular inspection but must undergo annual on-site inspections after 6 years; 3. For vehicles registered after September 1, 2012, they can be exempted from on-site inspection for the first two regular inspections within 6 years from the registration date, but must undergo annual on-site inspections after 6 years.

[AngelaDella]

My car just enjoyed the six-year exemption from inspection policy, and here I’d like to share how the timeline works. The starting point of the six-year exemption is the day your vehicle was registered at the vehicle management office, which is the registration date printed on the vehicle license. For example, if you bought and registered your car in May 2020, then you need to apply for the exemption label in May 2022 and May 2024, while in May 2026, you’ll have to go to the inspection station for an on-site test. Remember, never just rely on the purchase invoice date—my neighbor made that mistake. Also, make sure to handle any traffic violations before applying, or the system will block the process. Now, you can do it all on the Traffic Management 12123 App, saving you the hassle of queuing at the vehicle management office—super convenient.

[AliyahMarie]

When it comes to the six-year exemption from inspection, many people think that nothing needs to be done in the first six years. In fact, you need to apply for the inspection mark every two years. Calculating the time is simple: just look at the registration date on the vehicle license. From that day until the sixth year expires, you need to get the mark every two years. For example: if your car was registered in November 2018, 2019 to 2020 is the first year, and you should get the first mark in November 2020; two years later, in November 2022, you get the second mark; by November 2024, exactly the sixth year, you will need to go for an on-site inspection. It’s recommended to set a reminder on your phone one month in advance to avoid forgetting. I just did it last month—it was done by uploading the compulsory insurance photo on the app.

[VanErin]

The six-year exemption period is calculated based on the registration date on the vehicle license. I just completed my second exemption, so let me share my experience: If your car was registered in March 2019, you need to apply for the first exemption label before March 2021, the second one before March 2023, and by March 2025 (the sixth year), your vehicle will require an on-site inspection. Here’s a key point: You can apply for the exemption up to three months in advance. This year, I handled my March-due exemption in January. Don’t wait until it expires—fines are the least of your worries, as insurance claims could also become problematic. Applying online is much more time-efficient than visiting a service window.