How to Handle Failing the Annual Inspection Due to Lighting Issues?
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Introduction to measures for failing the annual inspection due to lighting issues: If a motor vehicle fails the annual inspection because of lighting problems, adjustments can be made at the inspection site. Inspection sites have designated areas for adjusting lighting and brakes. After brake adjustments, the vehicle must be re-inspected, but for lighting adjustments, a stamp is sufficient after the adjustment. Below is an introduction to the content of vehicle annual inspections: 1. Passenger transport vehicles: Inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, inspected every 6 months; 2. Freight vehicles and large or medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles: Inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, inspected every 6 months; 3. Small and micro non-passenger transport vehicles: Inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; after 6 years, inspected once a year; after 15 years, inspected every 6 months; 4. Motorcycles: Inspected once every 2 years within 4 years; after 4 years, inspected once a year; 5. Tractors and other motor vehicles: Inspected once a year. If a commercial vehicle passes the safety technical inspection within the specified inspection period, it does not need to undergo the safety technical inspection again; 6. Vehicles exceeding the scrapping age limit: Cannot be transferred (sold or bought), but can continue to be used. For transactions, the vehicle owner can first apply for a scrapping certificate (to deregister the vehicle's records) at the vehicle management office before proceeding with the transaction.
I've encountered this before too. It's quite frustrating when the lights fail the annual inspection. Usually, it's due to bulb aging or insufficient brightness, especially with halogen lights that have been used for several years. First, check if the bulb is burnt out. If not, it might be that the light height is improperly adjusted or the light is too dim. Some places are also strict about light color, like when you've modified them to white light but the standard requires yellow light. I recommend directly replacing them with a new pair of bulbs—it's cheap and quick. Yellowed or hazy light covers can also scatter the light, so try cleaning them with a dedicated cleaner. If that doesn't work, there are usually temporary light adjustment services near inspection stations. Spending a little to have someone adjust the height and left-right angles is better than making a wasted trip.
