How often should a 7-seater vehicle undergo inspection?
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According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", non-operational 7-seater vehicles are exempt from inspection within the first six years. From six to ten years, they need to be inspected every two years. Vehicles over ten years old require an annual inspection, and those over fifteen years old need to be inspected every six months. For operational 7-seater vehicles, inspections are required once a year within the first five years, and every six months after five years. The documents required for vehicle inspection include the vehicle's registration certificate, valid compulsory insurance policy, the owner's ID card, and all traffic violation records must be cleared in advance. Other supplements: For trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles, inspections are required once a year within the first ten years, and every six months after ten years. Motorcycles require inspection every two years within the first four years, and annually after four years. According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the main items included in vehicle inspections are: Appearance inspection: The main checks are vehicle lights, body appearance, suspension, sunroof, and tires. It checks if the lights are functioning properly, if there are any non-working lights, if the body color has been changed, and if the suspension has been modified. Emission test: It checks whether the vehicle's tailpipe emissions meet national standards during high-speed operation. Online inspection: This mainly involves checking the vehicle's braking system, headlights, horn, and chassis. Violation check: Before the vehicle inspection, all traffic violation records 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 the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the consequences of overdue inspections are as follows: Vehicles that fail to undergo inspection on time are not allowed on the road; driving an overdue vehicle results in a 3-point penalty and a 200 RMB fine; if an uninspected vehicle is involved in a traffic accident, the driver bears full or primary responsibility, and insurance companies will not cover the damages; driving an overdue vehicle is considered illegal and may result in the vehicle being impounded.
The annual inspection frequency for seven-seater vehicles is indeed different from that of five-seater cars. I just had my family's 7-seat SUV inspected recently and specifically researched the new policies. For non-commercial small or micro seven-seater vehicles, such as family MPVs or SUVs, the regulations for the first 10 years are as follows: within the first 6 years, you need to collect an inspection sticker from the vehicle management office every 2 years (no on-site inspection required). However, on the 6th, 8th, and 10th years, an on-site inspection is mandatory. Remember, even though the 2nd and 4th years don't require an on-site inspection, you still need to apply for the electronic inspection sticker promptly. After 10 years, you must take the vehicle for an annual inspection at the testing station. For the first two years after purchasing a new car, nothing needs to be done, which is quite hassle-free.
