How long after paying the fine on 12123 can the vehicle be inspected?
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After paying the fine on 12123, it takes 1 to 3 working days for the vehicle to be inspected. Below are the specific regulations for vehicle annual inspection: 1. Passenger transport vehicles: Inspected once a year within 5 years; if over 5 years, inspected every 6 months. 2. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles: Inspected once a year within 10 years; if over 10 years, inspected every 6 months. 3. Small and mini non-passenger transport vehicles: Inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; if over 6 years, inspected once a year; if over 15 years, inspected every 6 months. 4. Exemption policy: 6-seat and below family vehicles enjoy a 6-year exemption policy. The prerequisite for the 6-year exemption is that no major traffic accidents occur during this period. If an accident occurs, an on-site inspection is mandatory. 7-seat and above vehicles do not enjoy the 6-year exemption policy and still need to be inspected once every 2 years in the first 6 years.
I just dealt with a similar situation, so let me share my experience. After paying the fine on 12123, the system usually takes some time to synchronize. It's safest to wait half a day or go for the inspection the next day. Last time, I paid the fine in the morning and went to the inspection station in the afternoon, but the system hadn't updated the record yet, so it was a wasted trip. The staff told me that after payment, the traffic management system needs to reconcile with the bank, which takes at least 2-3 hours, and could take longer during peak periods like the beginning or end of the month. Nowadays, vehicle inspections are all verified online, so as long as the system shows no outstanding violations, you'll pass. After paying, remember to take a screenshot of the payment receipt and check the violation status on 12123 to ensure it shows 'processed' before heading out. By the way, some inspection stations can check the violation status on the spot, so calling ahead can save you time.
