How often should a sedan be inspected after 6 years?
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According to the "Simplification, Decentralization, and Service Improvement" regulations issued by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, vehicle annual inspections have undergone significant changes. For non-commercial vehicles with 9 seats or fewer (including 9 seats), inspections are exempt for the first 6 years, but an on-site inspection is required in the 6th year. For vehicles aged between 6 and 10 years, on-site inspections are required in the 8th and 10th years. After 10 years, vehicles must undergo annual on-site inspections. After 15 years, vehicles must be inspected twice a year. Note that this does not apply to minivans, which retain their original inspection schedule. Commercial vehicles, on the other hand, must be inspected annually for the first 5 years and twice a year thereafter. It's important not to misunderstand the "6-year exemption"—it only exempts the vehicle from on-site inspections, not from inspections altogether. During the 6-year exemption period, the annual inspection sticker must be renewed every two years, which can be done online. Failure to renew the sticker will still be considered as skipping the inspection. Many people may forget about compulsory traffic insurance during the exemption period, but it must be purchased annually, and the vehicle and vessel tax is collected by the insurance company. Not purchasing these can lead to severe consequences. If caught, the vehicle will be impounded, 3 points will be deducted from the driver's license, a fine of 200 yuan will be imposed, and an additional fine of twice the vehicle and vessel tax will be levied.
