How often should a 5-seat motor vehicle undergo inspection?
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According to the relevant provisions of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law": Article 16: Motor vehicles shall undergo safety technical inspections according to the following periods from the date of registration: Operational passenger vehicles: once a year within 5 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles: once a year within 10 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles: once every 2 years within 6 years; once a year after exceeding 6 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. Motorcycles: once every 2 years within 4 years; once a year after exceeding 4 years. Tractors and other motor vehicles: once a year. Operational motor vehicles that pass the safety technical inspection within the specified inspection period do not need to repeat the inspection. Vehicles exceeding the scrapping age cannot be transferred (sold or bought), but can continue to be used. For transactions, the vehicle owner can first apply for a scrapping certificate (to deregister the vehicle's file) at the vehicle management office, and then proceed with the transaction. Additional notes: Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years and once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. Motorcycles must be inspected once every 2 years within 4 years and once a year after exceeding 4 years. The main items included in the annual vehicle inspection are: Appearance inspection: mainly checks vehicle lights, body appearance, suspension, sunroof, and tires. It verifies if the lights are functioning properly, if there are any unlit lights, if the body color has been changed, and if the suspension has been modified. Emission inspection: checks whether the exhaust emissions from the vehicle's tailpipe meet national standards during high-speed operation. On-road inspection: mainly checks the vehicle's braking system, headlights, horn, and chassis. Violation check: before the annual inspection, all traffic violation records of the vehicle must be cleared to pass the inspection. Vehicle inspections can be conducted up to 90 days in advance but must not be overdue. According to Article 47, Paragraph 4 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Management Regulations," vehicles that fail to undergo safety technical inspections within the specified period will be issued a warning or fined by the public traffic management department. The inspection can only proceed after the fine is paid. Consequences of failing to inspect on time include: Vehicles that have not undergone the annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road. Driving a vehicle without an annual inspection will result in 3 penalty points and a fine. If an uninspected vehicle is involved in a traffic accident, the driver will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate. Driving without an annual inspection is considered illegal and may result in vehicle impoundment.
I've been driving a 5-seater SUV for several years. According to the regulations, for the first 6 years of a new car, you only need to apply for the inspection-exempt sticker every two years without going through the inspection line, which is convenient and saves money. After 6 years, the car must undergo an annual inspection. I just went through it last year, and the process was quite fast, taking about half an hour. It mainly checks the brakes, lights, and emissions. Why is it designed this way? New cars have fewer faults and lower risks, while older cars have aging parts and greater safety hazards. I recommend making an appointment early and not delaying it, otherwise, you may face fines or even have your insurance claims denied. Cars are our means of transportation, and timely annual inspections ensure safety. My neighbor had an accident last year due to brake failure because they didn’t get their car inspected on time.
