How to Handle Vehicle Annual Inspection After It's Overdue?
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To handle an overdue vehicle annual inspection, you should first accept the administrative penalty from the traffic management department, then proceed with the annual inspection at the vehicle management office or an automobile testing station as required. The purpose of vehicle annual inspection is to promptly identify and eliminate potential technical safety hazards in the vehicle, encourage owners to maintain and repair their vehicles on time, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. For the sake of social safety and personal security, vehicle owners should conduct annual inspections in a timely manner. Below are the relevant details about vehicle annual inspection: 1. Introduction: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the 'Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety.' 2. Purpose: Vehicle annual inspection can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards in vehicles, encourage better maintenance and upkeep, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.
If your annual vehicle inspection is overdue, I recommend immediately going to the DMV with your vehicle registration and compulsory traffic insurance policy to get it done. You'll need to pay the overdue fine first, which varies by city but is generally around 200 yuan. Remember to check the location of local inspection stations in advance, as many are now open on Saturdays. I've seen cases where people didn't get their inspection done for three months and ended up having their car impounded on the road, plus paying towing fees. When queuing, pay special attention to key items like lights and brakes. If your emissions fail, a few hundred yuan for cleaning the catalytic converter should fix it—don't let scammers trick you into replacing the entire exhaust system.
