How often should motor vehicles undergo annual inspections?
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Newly registered small private passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, but owners must still apply for the biennial inspection and environmental protection labels during this period. Vehicles exempt from inspection for the first six years: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, navigate to the 'Business Center' and select 'Apply for Inspection Exemption Label for Exempt Vehicles'. After verifying the information is correct, obtain and enter the verification code, then submit to receive the motor vehicle inspection qualification label, which is the electronic annual inspection label. For vehicles with lost or missing paper annual inspection labels: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, click on 'Motor Vehicle' in the top left corner, then select 'Electronic Inspection Label Certificate' to display the electronic annual inspection label.
I've been driving my own car for five years, and the changes to the annual inspection rules have made things much easier. For new cars, there's no need for an on-site inspection in the first six years, but remember to get the electronic inspection sticker every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 app. However, the sixth and tenth years require an on-site inspection at a testing station, after which it becomes an annual inspection. The good news is that vehicles over fifteen years old no longer need bi-annual inspections; it's now just once a year. If you miss the deadline, your car might be caught by traffic cameras, and you could face fines. I recommend booking an appointment at the testing station through the app in advance to avoid long queues.
