How long will it take to pass the annual inspection if I miss the deadline for my car's annual inspection?
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If you miss the deadline by even one day, your vehicle will be considered overdue for the annual safety inspection. According to regulations, if a vehicle fails to undergo the mandatory safety technical inspection within the specified period, the public security traffic management department may issue a warning or impose a fine. Only after paying the fine can you proceed with the annual inspection. Specific regulations: Article 16 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: Motor vehicles shall undergo safety technical inspections according to the following intervals from the date of registration: Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Specific timing for annual vehicle inspection: Motor vehicles can undergo the annual inspection within the 3 months leading up to the deadline. The exact deadline for the annual inspection can be found on the supplementary page of the vehicle’s registration certificate, which states the validity period of the inspection, e.g., "Valid until July 2018." In this case, the inspection can be conducted anytime in May, June, or July—meaning the earliest you can go is May 1st, and the latest is July 31st.