How to Handle Vehicle Inspection Overdue?
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Generally, if the inspection is overdue for less than three months, the owner can proactively go for the annual inspection, and at most, an oral warning will be given; if it exceeds three months, a fine needs to be paid, and 3 points will be deducted. Below are the methods to handle vehicle inspection overdue: 1. For vehicles in good technical condition, the owner should go to the local vehicle management office, where they will receive a "Motor Vehicle Deferred Scrapping Application Form." After filling out this form as required, the relevant personnel will complete the re-inspection procedures. 2. Depending on the number of seats, the re-inspection procedures also vary. For commercial passenger vehicles with nine or more seats, within a five-year period, the approval must be deferred to the municipal vehicle management office; for personal motor vehicles, the owner needs to bring a copy of their ID card, the original vehicle license, a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance, and, of course, the vehicle itself. For annual inspections of company-owned motor vehicles, the required documents include the organization code certificate (with a red seal), a power of attorney (with a red seal), the original vehicle license, a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance, a copy of the agent's ID card, and the vehicle.
I've handled my car's overdue annual inspection several times myself, and it's really annoying. Last year, I was so busy with my old car that I completely forgot about the deadline and only realized it was overdue when I couldn't drive it on the road. The first step is to quickly go to the local traffic police station to pay the fine, usually around 200 yuan, and bring your ID card and vehicle license to handle it. Then, go to the inspection station, make an appointment, and queue up for the inspection. Bring the compulsory traffic insurance policy, wait a few hours, and once it's done, just stick on the label. The key is not to drive the car out to avoid additional penalty points. Now, I set reminders on my phone calendar a month in advance to prepare. Before the inspection, I check the lights and brakes myself to pass it in one go and avoid the hassle of redoing it. The cost isn't high, but the psychological pressure is huge. Safety comes first—overdue cars have many hidden dangers and are prone to accidents, and insurance won't cover it.
