How often is the vehicle inspected after 6 years?
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After 6 years, the vehicle is inspected annually. The Road Traffic Safety Law and its implementing regulations set different inspection cycles based on the vehicle's purpose, type, and age. For small private cars, inspections are required every 2 years within the first 6 years, but the annual inspection sticker must be renewed every 2 years at the vehicle management office. From 6 to 15 years, inspections are conducted once a year, and after 15 years, inspections are required every 6 months. Below is relevant information: 1. New Inspection Rules: The new inspection rules include 7 to 9-seater non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans) within the 6-year exemption period. For non-commercial small and mini passenger vehicles (excluding vans) older than 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection frequency is adjusted from once a year to once every two years. 2. Regulations: Article 16 of the Road Traffic Safety Law Implementing Regulations stipulates that motor vehicles must be inspected from the date of registration. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years and every 6 months thereafter. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years and every 6 months thereafter.
I've been driving my own car for several years. After the first 6 years, it needs to undergo an annual on-site inspection, which is like giving the car a comprehensive health check at the testing station to ensure safety. When the car was new, it only required a new inspection sticker every two years without an on-site test. But now that the car is older, I have to visit the testing station every year. I remember during the last inspection, the staff checked the lights, brakes, exhaust emissions, and more. The whole process took about an hour. I think this kind of annual inspection is good because it helps identify potential issues like worn brake pads in time, preventing accidents on the road. If you don’t do it on time, you might face fines or penalty points, which can be quite troublesome. I suggest fellow car owners develop the habit of going for annual inspections once their car turns 6 years old. It’s also good to check the headlights and brake fluid in advance to avoid failing the test and having to make multiple trips.
