How is the 6-year exemption period calculated?
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The 6-year exemption period starts from the month of vehicle registration. According to the vehicle license, the exempted vehicles must meet all the following conditions: non-operational use nature: Approved passenger capacity: 6 persons or fewer; 9 vehicle types specified on the license: Mini cars, small cars, medium cars, large cars, small ordinary passenger cars, small off-road passenger cars, small special passenger cars, mini ordinary passenger cars, mini off-road passenger cars. The 6-year exemption for vehicle inspection is based on the vehicle's registration date. Here are the relevant details: Non-operational small private passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) are exempt from on-site inspection for 6 years, but the vehicle owner still needs to apply for an inspection mark within the specified period (usually every 2 years) at the vehicle management office, vehicle registration service center, or traffic police station, and affix it to the upper right corner of the front windshield. The 6-year exemption policy for non-operational vehicles has been in trial implementation since September 1, 2014. 5-seat vehicles enjoy the initial 6-year exemption policy. Although they are 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.
I recently helped a friend calculate this timeline. The six-year exemption from inspection actually starts from the date of your new vehicle's registration. For example, if the registration date on the vehicle license is May 1, 2020, then the second year requires applying for the exemption label before May 1, 2022, and the fourth year requires another application before May 1, 2024. Note that the sixth year is no longer exempt—before May 1, 2026, you must drive to the inspection station for an annual on-site inspection. I recommend handling it within 90 days before the deadline. Now, you can apply for the electronic label online using the Traffic Management 12123 app without visiting the DMV. Don’t let it expire—last time, my neighbor forgot to apply, got pulled over by traffic police, received a penalty, and had to go through additional procedures.
