How long after the vehicle inspection expires can it no longer be inspected?
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If the overdue period reaches three years, the vehicle will be deregistered and compulsorily scrapped. Here is the relevant information: 1. Expired inspection: Go to the vehicle management office or traffic police station to apply for the annual inspection sticker. Before departure, please check whether you have brought all the relevant materials, which include: the handler's driving license, the original and duplicate copies of the compulsory traffic insurance (the duplicate copy will be archived by the traffic management department). All the above materials must be original. 2. Vehicle annual inspection: The purpose is to check the main technical condition of the vehicle, urge the strengthening of vehicle maintenance, keep the vehicle in good condition, and ensure the safety of vehicle driving. 3. After inspection: After passing all the tests, pay the inspection fee, have the deputy certificate of the driving license stamped, issue the inspection qualification mark, and paste the inspection qualification mark on the upper right corner of the front windshield.
During my vehicle's annual inspection last year, the experienced staff at the inspection station told me that vehicle inspections can only be done in advance, not postponed. The expiration date marked on the registration certificate is the absolute deadline. For example, if the inspection validity period is until December 2023, starting from January 1, 2024, the vehicle would be considered overdue. A friend of mine was stopped by traffic police for driving three days past the due date, resulting in the vehicle being impounded, a fine issued, and late fees charged at the inspection station. It's important to remind everyone that insurance companies may deny claims for accidents involving overdue inspections, and vehicles that go without inspection for three consecutive cycles will be subject to mandatory scrapping. It's best to handle the inspection within three months before the due date. Online appointments are now very convenient and can be completed in just half an hour.
Last week, I accompanied my neighbor to deal with an overdue vehicle inspection, and the staff made it very clear: Cars with expired inspections can be caught by electronic surveillance at any minute. If the inspection is overdue by less than a month, you can usually go straight for the inspection, but you’ll need to pay a 200-yuan fine first. If it’s overdue by more than three months, you’ll have to go through complicated procedures or even re-inspect the vehicle. Here’s a practical tip: Set two reminder dates on your phone—three weeks before and one week before the 90-day deadline of your vehicle license expiration. Also, remember to check if your compulsory traffic insurance is still valid, otherwise the inspection station won’t accept your materials.
