How often should a sedan's vehicle license be inspected?
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For sedan vehicle licenses, the inspection cycle varies depending on whether it is a commercial vehicle and the vehicle's age. Non-commercial passenger vehicles require biennial inspections within the first 6 years after purchase, annual inspections after 6 years, and semi-annual inspections after 15 years. Commercial vehicles require annual inspections within the first 5 years and semi-annual inspections thereafter. The vehicle owner or unit must complete an annual vehicle inspection form and submit the vehicle to a designated location for inspection on the date specified by the local vehicle management office. Upon passing the inspection, the vehicle management authority will affix an inspection approval seal on both the vehicle license and the annual inspection form.
I've been driving for twenty years, and the annual inspection of the vehicle license is quite important. For the first six years after a new car is registered, the inspection is required every two years without an on-site test, which saves a lot of trouble. When the car is between six and ten years old, it still needs an inspection every two years, but you have to go to a testing station for checks, including safety items like lights and brakes. For cars over ten years old, an annual inspection is required, and after fifteen years, it becomes a semi-annual inspection. I suggest car owners not forget the deadlines and can use the traffic management app to remind themselves to avoid fines of one or two hundred yuan. Bring your vehicle license, ID card, and compulsory insurance policy to the testing site, and making an appointment in advance can help reduce waiting time. Actually, the annual inspection is not just for legality but also helps identify potential issues with the car, such as insufficient tire pressure or excessive exhaust emissions, ensuring driving safety.
