How Many Days Are Three Inspection Cycles?
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Vehicle annual inspection cycles are conducted according to regulations, with each annual inspection counting as one cycle. Three annual inspection cycles refer to the period during which three inspections are required. Below are the relevant details about annual inspections: 1. Inspection Cycle: The Road Traffic Safety Law and its implementation regulations set different inspection cycles based on vehicle purpose, type, age, and other characteristics. For small cars and blue-license minivans, within the first six years after registration, inspections are required every two years; after six years, inspections are annual; after fifteen years, inspections are required twice a year. For trucks, inspections are annual after registration, and after ten years, inspections are required twice a year. The documents required for vehicle annual inspections include: the vehicle's registration certificate, valid compulsory insurance policy, and vehicle and vessel tax receipt. 2. Initial Inspection: The inspection conducted to apply for a vehicle license is called the initial inspection. The purpose of the initial inspection is to verify whether the vehicle meets the conditions for license application. The inspection includes: 1. Checking if the vehicle has a user manual, certificate of conformity (for imported vehicles, the commodity inspection certificate), and whether the factory markings on the vehicle body are complete. 2. Measuring the vehicle's external and internal dimensions, wheelbase, and axle track. Specific measurements include vehicle length, width, height, cargo compartment height and area, wheelbase, and axle track. 3. Conducting inspections item by item according to technical standards. Upon passing, the "Initial Vehicle Inspection and Modification Registration Form" is filled out, including the vehicle's curb weight, load capacity, passenger capacity, and driver's compartment seating capacity as per the manufacturer's specifications.
I've been driving for almost twenty years and I'm well aware that the annual inspection cycle varies depending on the vehicle's age. For new cars within the first 6 years, they are generally exempt from on-site testing, but you need to visit the vehicle management office every 2 years to apply for a renewed inspection sticker. Vehicles aged between 6 and 10 years must undergo an annual inspection at the testing station. For cars older than 10 years, inspections are required every six months. Therefore, the number of days in 'three inspection cycles' depends on the specific situation: If you drive a car that requires annual inspections, three cycles would span approximately three years, or around 1,095 days. For my relative’s 12-year-old car, which is inspected every six months, three cycles amount to just 18 months, or about 547 days. Older cars carry higher risks, as issues like aging brake systems or dim lights can easily be overlooked. Timely inspections help identify potential hazards in advance, preventing regrets after an accident occurs. I remind myself to schedule inspections every six months—safe driving shouldn’t rely on luck.
