How long will a vehicle be penalized for overdue inspection?
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Exceeding one month constitutes overdue inspection. If the vehicle continues to be driven on the road and is checked by traffic police, points will be deducted and a fine imposed. Below are relevant explanations: 1. Overdue inspection: As the name implies, it refers to exceeding the inspection period. It mainly means that certain certificates or documents requiring periodic inspection were not inspected within the stipulated time limit. Vehicles with overdue inspections have significant safety hazards and must not be driven. 2. Vehicle annual inspection: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained official license plates and a vehicle registration certificate. It is equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the 'Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety'.
Hey, regarding how long a car can go without inspection before being penalized, I think it's worth sharing some practical experience. I've been driving for many years and have gotten into trouble for forgetting the annual inspection date. Generally speaking, you might get fined as soon as you hit the road after missing the inspection, because electronic monitoring systems can often automatically detect expired license plates. If caught by traffic police, they’ll issue a ticket for a couple hundred yuan and deduct points. Where I live, if you delay for over a month, the fine might double, and if it goes on longer, the car could even be banned from the road or forcibly scrapped. Actually, the annual inspection is quite important—not just to avoid fines, but also to check for safety hazards like brakes and tires. Don’t wait until an accident happens to regret it. I recommend everyone set a phone reminder for the inspection date to avoid procrastinating like me, which leads to fines and wasted time.