How Long Can a Vehicle Inspection Be Overdue?

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Vehicle annual inspections must be conducted within the stipulated timeframe, with inspections allowed up to 3 months in advance or a 1-month extension. Below is relevant information: 1. If the inspection is overdue by 2 months, the driver will be fined 200 RMB and receive a 3-point penalty. For any traffic accidents caused by failure to undergo the annual inspection on time, the responsible party will bear full or primary liability, and the insurance company will not assume any responsibility. 2. Motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections according to the following intervals from the date of registration: (1) Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, every 6 months. (2) Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, every 6 months. (3) Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, once a year; after 15 years, every 6 months.