How is the six-year exemption from inspection calculated?

[AvaFitz]

Six-year exemption from inspection starts from the month of motor vehicle registration. Non-commercial vehicles (with fewer than 7 seats) registered after September 1, 2010, including non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles, are eligible for the six-year exemption from inspection policy. The so-called six-year exemption from inspection only exempts the vehicle from on-site inspection. The time is calculated from the year of purchase, with the first 5 years exempt from annual on-site inspection, but requiring the application for an inspection compliance mark every two years. From the 6th year onwards, on-site annual inspection is required. Below is an introduction to the six-year exemption from inspection regulations: 1. Non-commercial large, small, and micro (with fewer than 7 seats) vehicles registered within 6 years, including non-commercial small and micro passenger vehicles, are eligible for the six-year exemption from inspection policy. 2. Vans, vehicles with 7 or more seats; vehicles that have not been registered for more than 4 years since the date of manufacture; vehicles involved in fatal accidents; and vehicles with unresolved traffic violations or accidents are not eligible for the six-year exemption from inspection policy. 3. Vehicles within the exemption scope can be exempt from on-site inspection for 6 years, but must apply for an inspection compliance mark every two years by presenting the vehicle license, ID card, and a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy to the vehicle management office.

[AdrianMarie]

Last time when queuing at the vehicle management office, the staff explained in detail that the six-year exemption from inspection starts from the day of the vehicle's first registration. For example, if you bought and registered your car in May 2023, you need to apply for the first exemption label before May 2025. Here's a key point: the two-year mark is the application deadline, not the six-year mark. My own car received a reminder text message in the third year, and I directly submitted the insurance policy and vehicle tax photos through the 12123 APP, receiving the new label within three days. Remember to complete the process within three months before the deadline. Don't end up like a car owner I met last time who was fined 200 yuan for exceeding the deadline and wasted half a day redoing the inspection.

[OMadison]

This timing is what beginners mix up most! Last time when my neighbor just bought a car, they even asked a traffic police friend - the 6-year exemption period starts from the vehicle registration date, requiring a biennial 'check-in' just like celebrating birthdays. For example, a car registered in March 2024 needs its first inspection sticker application by March 2026. Nowadays you don't even need to visit the DMV - just operate through the Traffic Management 12123 App, and remember to select mail delivery after uploading documents. When I processed my little Polo last year, even the environmental sticker wasn't required anymore, leaving the windshield much cleaner. Failure to comply on time gets recorded in the system, and getting caught on the road will lead to point deductions.

[JoyFitz]

As a service advisor who has handled hundreds of vehicles, I've seen too many owners miscalculate the timing. The six-year exemption from inspection actually means two exemption periods: the first in the second year after registration (i.e., the 24th month), and the second in the fourth year (the 48th month). By the sixth year, the vehicle must undergo an on-site inspection. Recently, while assisting a customer, I noticed a new requirement: now, all traffic violations must be cleared before applying for the inspection exemption sticker. It's best to handle this a month in advance. Last week, a customer waited until the expiration date only to find unpaid fines, nearly missing the deadline. I recommend setting a vehicle inspection reminder on your phone.

[LaneDella]

Calculating the six-year exemption period is straightforward: just check the registration month on your vehicle license. For example, if your car was registered in August 2022, the first exemption should be processed before August 2024, the second before August 2026, and by August 2028, it's time for an on-site inspection. The process is now incredibly convenient—I recommend using the Traffic Management 12123 app. Remember to prepare three things: a valid electronic copy of your compulsory traffic insurance policy, proof of paid vehicle and vessel tax, and a clean violation record. Once approved, the new inspection sticker will be mailed directly to your home. From my experience, submitting on Wednesdays is the fastest, and avoid the system congestion at the beginning of the month.