How to Handle Overdue Inspection for Motorcycles?
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Motorcycle owners with overdue inspections must first pay the overdue inspection fine at the traffic management department and then proceed to the vehicle management office or inspection agency to complete the annual inspection. However, if a motorcycle fails to undergo inspection for three consecutive inspection cycles, it will be forcibly scrapped. Below are the specific details: 1. Overdue for less than 3 months: If the inspection is overdue for less than 3 months, simply go to the relevant office to make up for it, and usually, an oral warning will be issued. 2. Overdue for less than 2 years: If the inspection is overdue for more than 3 months but less than 2 years, a small fine will generally be imposed when making up for it. 3. Overdue for more than 2 years: If the inspection is overdue for more than 2 years, the vehicle’s registration will be directly canceled. To reinstate the registration, a fine is usually required. It is recommended to complete the overdue inspection as soon as possible. Once the inspection is overdue, the vehicle owner will bear full responsibility for any accidents involving the vehicle.
Let me walk you through the process of handling overdue motorcycle inspection. Last year, my friend forgot to get his Yamaha inspected and only realized it three months later. First, you absolutely must not ride it on the road anymore – getting caught means 3 demerit points plus a 200 yuan fine. It's best to hire a towing company to transport the bike to the inspection station, but remember to call ahead to confirm they accept overdue vehicles. Bring the three essential documents: vehicle license, ID card, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. You'll need to pay the overdue fine before the inspection can proceed. If the delay exceeds three inspection cycles, the motorcycle will be mandatorily scrapped, so the sooner you handle it, the less you'll lose. Before inspection, check key components like lights and brakes yourself to avoid multiple trips to the station. Next time, set a phone calendar reminder – don't end up wasting money and sanity like my friend did.
