How Long Can Vehicle Inspection Be Delayed At Most?
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Vehicle inspection can be delayed for up to 1 month at most. Below are the annual inspection schedules for different types of vehicles: 1. For passenger vehicles used for commercial operations, inspection is required once a year within the first 5 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. 2. For trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspection is required once a year within the first 10 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. 3. For small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspection is required once every 2 years within the first 6 years, once a year after exceeding 6 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. Extended Information: The vehicle annual inspection process refers to the fixed procedure that motor vehicles must undergo each year for inspection, which is a mandatory test for every vehicle.
I've been driving for over a decade and know that vehicle inspection deadlines shouldn't be taken lightly. Last time when work kept me too busy, I was just two days late for the annual inspection and got pulled over by traffic police immediately—fined 200 yuan plus penalty points. What a loss! Technically, you're not allowed to drive the vehicle on roads after the inspection expires. Any operation past the due date counts as violation, and police will issue fines upon detection. So how long can you delay at most? The law doesn't specify an exact maximum grace period, but prolonged delays carry high risks—exceeding one week may lead to license suspension, and insurance companies won't cover accident claims. My advice: set mobile reminders in advance and get it done safely one week before expiration to avoid all troubles.
