How long is the grace period for vehicle annual inspection?
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There is no grace period for vehicle annual inspection. Even if it is overdue by one day, it is considered as inspection delinquency. Here are some additional details: 1. If you continue to drive on the road and are caught, you will be penalized with a deduction of 3 points and your vehicle may be impounded. 2. If you forget to conduct the inspection, you need to complete a supplementary inspection as soon as possible. The vehicle owner must personally submit a written application for supplementary inspection to the traffic police department and will also face point deductions and fines. Extended content: The consequences of overdue vehicle inspection include: 1. Vehicles that have not undergone annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road. 2. If a vehicle involved in a traffic accident has not undergone inspection, the responsible party will bear full or primary liability, and the insurance company will not provide compensation. 3. Driving without timely annual inspection is considered illegal and may result in vehicle impoundment.
After driving for so many years, I know full well that the annual vehicle inspection can't be delayed—there's no so-called grace period from the authorities. You must get it done immediately on the last day of the validity period; driving even one day late counts as inspection delinquency. A friend of mine didn’t take it seriously last time and drove just three days past the deadline, only to be caught by traffic police—resulting in a 3-point deduction, a 200-yuan fine, and his car being impounded. If an accident happens during the delinquency period, insurance companies can use it as grounds to deny claims, making the risks far too great. I recommend everyone set a reminder on the Traffic Management 12123 app—annual inspections can be handled 30 days in advance, so don’t wait until the last few days and end up in long queues. If you genuinely forget, the safest option is to hire a driver to tow your car to the inspection station for a late check—never risk driving it there yourself.
