How long is the validity period of a car's vehicle license?
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The vehicle license is valid indefinitely, but it still requires annual inspection. The inspection validity period is marked on the supplementary page, which essentially indicates the deadline for the annual inspection. Therefore, the validity period of the vehicle license is also tied to the annual inspection. For vehicles exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, they are exempt from on-site testing during this period, and annual inspection only starts from the sixth year, with the vehicle license valid for 5 years. For vehicles older than 6 years, they require annual inspection, with the vehicle license valid for 1 year. For vehicles older than 15 years, they require biannual inspections, with the vehicle license valid for 6 months. Relevant information about the driver's license is as follows: 1. Introduction: The People's Republic of China Motor Vehicle Driver's License, commonly referred to as the driver's license or 'driver's permit,' is a mandatory certification for motor vehicle drivers under the laws of the People's Republic of China. 2. Examination Content: The test subjects include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving).
As an experienced driver, I've noticed that the vehicle license itself doesn't have a fixed expiration date. Its validity is primarily maintained through annual vehicle inspections. For new cars, they're exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but you still need to obtain the inspection decal in the 2nd and 4th years, which can be done directly through the 'Traffic Management 12123' app. After 6 years, the car needs inspection every 2 years, and vehicles over 10 years old must go through annual inspections at the vehicle management office or testing station. My car is already 8 years old and just passed last year's inspection, which took about half an hour for brake and light checks. Don't underestimate this - if your inspection expires, you could face a 200 yuan fine and points deduction if caught driving, not to mention the serious risks like brake failure. I've also heard of cases where people sold their cars but didn't update the license promptly, causing later troubles. So keeping an eye on app notifications is the most hassle-free approach.
I just bought my car half a year ago, and as a novice, I was initially confused about the validity period of the vehicle license. Later, I checked the official website and learned that the vehicle license doesn't expire automatically—it requires maintenance according to the annual inspection cycle. New cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but you need to apply for inspection labels in the 2nd and 4th years, which can be done easily with a few clicks on the app. My car is still far from its first inspection, but a friend reminded me to set calendar reminders to avoid forgetting and getting fined. Actually, this system is designed to ensure safety—if your brakes or emissions fail the inspection, your vehicle license will become invalid. I recently installed a tire pressure monitoring system, and regular maintenance can save a lot of hassle. New drivers are advised to read more traffic management guidelines and not wait until they're pulled over by the police to panic.
