How long after a vehicle's inspection expires will penalties be imposed?

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DeLouis
09/04/25 2:56am
Exceeding one month constitutes an expired inspection. If the vehicle continues to be driven on the road and is discovered by traffic police, points will be deducted and fines imposed. Below are relevant explanations: 1. Expired inspection: As the term suggests, it refers to exceeding the inspection period. It mainly means that certain certificates or documents requiring periodic review were not inspected within the stipulated timeframe. Vehicles with expired inspections pose significant safety hazards and are prohibited from road use. 2. Vehicle annual inspection: This refers to mandatory testing for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the 'Safety Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation'.
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LaRobert
09/16/25 4:08am
Speaking about how long a car can go without inspection before being fined, I personally think there's risk as soon as it expires. Last week when I was chatting with a friend, he delayed his annual inspection by a few days and got stopped by traffic police at an urban intersection. They immediately deducted 3 points, fined him 200 yuan, and impounded his car—it took him two days to get it back. The day your inspection expires counts as overdue; don't think you'll get lucky, especially in cities with lots of cameras where it's easy to get caught. I recommend scheduling an appointment a week in advance online to save time. Delaying too long might also affect your insurance—if an accident happens, the insurer might not cover it, leading to bigger losses. For safety's sake, regular checks on brakes and lights are crucial. Don't wait until you get a ticket to regret it—handle it promptly.
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