How to Conduct Annual Inspection for Vehicles Within 5 Years?
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Here are the regulations for vehicle annual inspection periods: 1. Small and micro non-operational passenger vehicles: Inspect once every 2 years within 6 years; if exceeding 6 years, inspect once every year; if exceeding 15 years, inspect twice every year. 2. Operational passenger vehicles: Inspect once every year within 5 years; if exceeding 5 years, inspect once every 6 months. 3. Trucks and large, medium non-operational passenger vehicles: Inspect once every year within 10 years; if exceeding 10 years, inspect once every 6 months. 4. Motorcycles: Inspect once every 2 years within 4 years; if exceeding 4 years, inspect once every year.
As a new car owner, I must say that the annual inspection for vehicles within 5 years is particularly convenient, completely eliminating the need to queue at inspection stations. New cars enjoy a six-year exemption from on-site testing, requiring only an online application for the inspection decal every two years. I've done it several times on the Traffic Management 12123 App: open the app, bind the vehicle information, upload scanned copies of the vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy, fill in some basic information and submit. The new decal usually arrives at your doorstep in about three to five days. The whole process takes no more than ten minutes, saving both time and effort. Make sure the compulsory traffic insurance is within the validity period; otherwise, you'll need to renew it before applying. Don’t procrastinate—expired inspections can result in fines of 100-200 yuan and complicate insurance claims. I prefer to apply a month in advance, so I don’t feel nervous if stopped by traffic police. Maintaining your new car well is key; regularly checking tires and lights ensures safer driving.
