How Often Are Vehicles Inspected Now?
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For the first time, vehicles are inspected every 6 years, and thereafter, they are inspected annually. Vehicle inspection refers to the annual examination of vehicles that have already obtained official license plates and registration certificates, conducted in accordance with the technical conditions for safe operation of motor vehicles. The purposes are: 1. To check the main technical conditions of the vehicle; 2. To enhance vehicle maintenance; 3. To ensure the vehicle remains in good condition and guarantees driving safety. The required documents for vehicle inspection include: 1. A copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy; 2. The original vehicle registration certificate and road and bridge card; 3. The first copy of the road and bridge ticket; 4. A copy of the vehicle owner's ID card; 5. The vehicle itself. The vehicle inspection process consists of: 1. Exterior inspection; 2. Payment of inspection fees and information entry; 3. On-site inspection; 4. Receipt of on-site inspection results; 5. Verification of compulsory traffic insurance documents.
I’ve been driving this old car for almost thirty years, so I know the vehicle inspection cycle inside out. When the car was brand new, it was the easiest—no on-site inspection required for the first six years, just a trip to the DMV every two years to collect the inspection sticker, barely any hassle. But once it hits year six, things get serious: a full inspection at the testing station every two years. After ten years, the frequency jumps to once a year—that’s where my car’s at now, scheduling annual checks for brakes, lights, emissions, and more to keep it road-safe. For cars over fifteen years old, inspections ramp up to every six months—don’t slack off, safety comes first. And don’t procrastinate; missing the deadline could mean fines of a few hundred bucks and penalty points—I’ve learned that the hard way. Bottom line: keeping up with inspections is a good habit that protects you and everyone else.
