Is a car inspected twice a year after 15 years?
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According to the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Public Security, general non-commercial small cars are inspected every two years within the first 6 years; cars aged 6 to 15 years are inspected once a year; cars over 15 years old are inspected twice a year. The specific annual inspection date is the registration date marked on the vehicle license. Vehicle inspection regulations: Commercial passenger vehicles are inspected once a year within the first 5 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles are inspected once a year within the first 10 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles are inspected every 2 years within the first 6 years, once a year after exceeding 6 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. Consequences of failing to undergo annual inspection on time: Vehicles that have not undergone annual inspection are not allowed on the road; Driving a vehicle without timely annual inspection results in a 3-point deduction and a fine of 200 RMB; In case of a traffic accident involving a vehicle that has not undergone annual inspection, the party involved must bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate; Failing to undergo annual inspection on time constitutes illegal driving, and the vehicle may be impounded. According to the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," any motor vehicle that fails to obtain the inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection period will be mandatorily scrapped.
When driving my family's old 2004 Jetta, I specifically researched the vehicle inspection policies. For vehicles over 15 years old, they now only require an annual inspection, as the new regulations have eliminated the previous requirement for biannual inspections. However, it's important to note that the 15th year is a turning point: after the inspection in the 15th year of ownership, you must have the vehicle inspected annually within the month the driving license expires. Last year, my neighbor forgot the month and was fined 200 yuan. Here's a lesser-known fact: vintage cars over 20 years old require additional inspections of chassis components. My old car was required to have its steering linkage reinforced last year. Remember to clear any traffic violation records in advance. The biggest concerns for older cars during inspections are insufficient light brightness and excessive exhaust emissions. It's advisable to replace bulbs beforehand and take the car on a highway run to clear carbon deposits.
