How Long Is the Grace Period for Vehicle Inspection Overdue?
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Vehicle inspection is not allowed to be overdue. According to relevant regulations, the inspection time must not exceed the specified period. It can be conducted 3 months in advance or delayed by 1 month. If the inspection is overdue for 2 months, the driver will be fined and penalized with 3 demerit points. If a traffic accident occurs with an overdue vehicle, the insurance company has the right to refuse compensation. Vehicle annual inspection is a mandatory test for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. It helps promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourages enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduces the occurrence of traffic accidents. The procedure for cross-regional entrusted inspection requires the vehicle owner to apply annually at the original vehicle registration location's vehicle management office before proceeding with the annual inspection.
Our company fleet has been managed for twenty years, and we've dealt with expired vehicle inspections too many times. For ordinary household cars, the maximum grace period for an expired annual inspection is one month, as the traffic management app 12123 provides a 30-day buffer. But remember not to exceed this period—starting from the 31st day, traffic cameras will automatically capture violations, deducting 3 points and imposing a 200-yuan fine. Last year, our neighboring department’s GL8 was stopped for being 33 days overdue, resulting in point deductions, triple fines, and additional inspection fees. It’s advisable to set a calendar reminder three months in advance, as some inspection stations now operate on weekends. If it’s already expired, don’t gamble—heading to the inspection station immediately is the only option.
Just finished handling the overdue annual inspection for the boss's Bentley. Here are two key reminders: First, never drive an expired car on the road as traffic police will definitely check. Second, penalties vary greatly by region. For example, Shenzhen impounds the car on the 31st day, while Hangzhou only issues a warning in the first week. When going for the overdue inspection, don't forget to bring three things: original and copy of ID card, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and vehicle license. Special reminder for modified car enthusiasts: spoilers/wheel modifications won't pass the inspection line, so they need to be removed and restored to factory condition beforehand. Last week, three modified Cayennes from a car club got stuck at the inspection station because they weren't restored to original condition.
