How to Handle an Expired Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection?
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The date for the vehicle inspection is clearly stated on the motor vehicle license, and exceeding it by even one day is considered illegal. If the vehicle inspection has expired, you can still drive the vehicle to the inspection. When you go to the designated vehicle management office for the inspection, they will issue a notice for overdue inspection violation. The vehicle owner should personally submit a written application for a supplementary inspection to the traffic police department and promptly take the vehicle to the inspection station for the annual inspection.
I realized my last vehicle inspection had expired when it was already overdue. I hurried to a nearby inspection station with my vehicle license, ID card, and vehicle registration certificate. Upon arrival, the staff informed me that I needed to pay a fine first—usually a small amount of a few dozen yuan, depending on local regulations. They then checked the vehicle's lighting, braking system, etc., and the process was quite fast—as long as there were no major issues, it was done in about half an hour. I recommend taking immediate action if you discover an expired inspection, setting a phone reminder for next time to avoid forgetting again. Safe driving is no trivial matter. Delaying could lead to heavier fines or affect insurance claims—so getting it sorted early is the way to go for peace of mind.
