How Often Should a Vehicle License Be Inspected?
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Here is the relevant information about how often a vehicle license should be inspected: Operational Passenger Vehicles: Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Medium and Large Vehicles: Trucks and large or medium non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Small Vehicles: Small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, they must be inspected once a year; after 15 years, they must be inspected every 6 months.
I'm quite familiar with the annual vehicle inspection process. For a new car, you don't need an inspection in the first year. From the registration date, during the first six years, you only need to apply for an exemption from on-site inspection every two years - meaning you don't have to drive to the inspection station, but you do need to collect an inspection sticker from the traffic police department to display on your vehicle. My car is three years old now, and I just went through this process this year - it was very convenient. After six years and up to ten years, you'll need an annual inspection. The older the car gets, the more frequent the inspections become. Why is it set up this way? Mainly for safety reasons - older cars are more prone to issues with brakes, lights, and emissions. Safety comes first when driving, and regular inspections can prevent major accidents. Personally, I make it a habit to check my car's condition at the beginning of each year to avoid last-minute rushes before inspection. Remember to bring your vehicle license, ID card, and compulsory traffic insurance policy - having all the documents ready makes the process much faster. While the timing isn't fixed, going on time saves a lot of trouble.
