Is a 15-year-old vehicle still exempt from inspection in 2021?
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A 15-year-old vehicle must undergo on-site inspection after its annual inspection validity period expires in 2021. Below is relevant information: 1. Inspection exemption policy: New vehicles within 6 years can be exempted from inspection twice. At the 6th and 8th year, the vehicle must undergo on-site inspection. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies, i.e., annual inspection for vehicles aged 10-15 years, and semi-annual inspection for vehicles over 15 years old. 2. Relevant laws: Article 15 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that motor vehicle safety technical inspections shall be conducted by motor vehicle safety technical inspection institutions. These institutions must inspect vehicles according to national motor vehicle safety technical inspection standards and bear legal responsibility for the inspection results.
I've recently researched the changes in vehicle inspection policies. For cars registered in 2015, they were not exempt from inspection in 2021. According to the new regulations introduced in 2020, vehicles must undergo an on-site inspection every two years within the first 10 years after registration. Since 2015 to 2021 marks the sixth year, it falls right within the inspection cycle. The old rule allowed a 6-year exemption, but the new regulation extended the period with clearer requirements. I helped a friend check his 2015 car, and he promptly went to the inspection station in 2021 to ensure his lights and brakes were functioning properly. I recommend checking the registration date on your vehicle license and scheduling the inspection in advance. If overdue, the penalty is a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points, but road safety is the top priority. Regular inspections during daily driving can help avoid potential hazards like tire wear or emission issues. Overall, the policy aims to make things easier for car owners, but don't take chances.