How many days can the annual inspection deadline for a car be exceeded?
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Not even one day of overdue annual inspection is allowed. According to Article 47, Paragraph 4 of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Management Measures', if a vehicle fails to undergo a safety technical inspection within the specified period, the public security traffic management department will issue a warning or impose a fine. Only after paying the fine can the annual inspection be conducted. Annual inspection time: The owner of the motor vehicle can apply for the inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the vehicle's inspection validity period. Before applying, the owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle. Consequences of failing to attend the annual inspection on time: Vehicles that have not undergone the annual review on time are not allowed on the road; if an accident occurs involving a vehicle that has not undergone the annual inspection, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate.
Speaking of small car annual inspections, I learned my lesson last time. The expiration date for the inspection is a hard deadline—there's absolutely no leeway for overdue submissions. When I took my old car to the inspection station three days past the due date, it was outright rejected. Not only did I make a wasted trip, but I also got slapped with a 200-yuan fine from traffic cameras on the way. The worst part? The insurance for overdue vehicles becomes invalid. I later asked a friend at the traffic police department, and they confirmed that whether it's a Ferrari or a Wuling Hongguang, the system automatically flags expired inspections and blacklists them. My advice to fellow drivers: set a phone reminder one week in advance to leave enough time for handling it—that's the safest approach.
A personal experience tells you that even one day overdue is unacceptable. Last year, the final day for my SUV's annual inspection fell on a Saturday. I drove to the testing station early Monday morning, only to see the big screen directly display '3 days overdue, cannot proceed with inspection.' The front desk staff explained that their system counts holidays within the overdue days, with no exceptions. In the end, I spent half a day going to the vehicle management office to get an overdue notice, then returned to the testing station, and was also fined. I learned my lesson—now I always check problematic items like brake pads and lights two weeks in advance to avoid last-minute issues causing an overdue situation.
