Is a new passenger car exempt from inspection for 2 years?
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Although new vehicles fall under the 6-year inspection exemption policy, national regulations still require owners to apply for an annual inspection sticker at the vehicle management office every 2 years. Inspection conditions: Vehicles whose actual condition does not match the information recorded on the license and registration files, vehicles with damaged/incomplete license plates or registration certificates, illegible text, or self-made license plates. Inspection precautions: No exterior modifications are allowed. The tint of sunshade/anti-explosion window films cannot be too dark (interior items should be visible from one meter away - mainly applies to vans and trucks; not strictly enforced for passenger cars with ≤5 seats). Vans and trucks must display enlarged rear license plate numbers. The number of leaf springs cannot be altered. The seating capacity of vans cannot be increased or decreased. A fire extinguisher is required. No modifications are allowed to box truck compartments (no side doors, no roof openings, no tailgates). Tire sizes cannot be changed, and tread patterns must be consistent on each axle. Vehicles with outstanding traffic violations or court impoundments cannot undergo inspection.
I was also troubled by this issue when I first bought my car. New vehicles now indeed enjoy a six-year exemption from inspection policy, but understanding 'exemption from inspection' requires some nuance. It doesn't mean you can ignore everything for six years; during this period, you still need to complete a procedure every two years. Simply put, you don't have to drive to the inspection station and wait in line, but you must apply for the inspection compliance label at the traffic management department. Remember, this needs to be done in both the second and fourth years. Last time, I handled it directly on the Traffic Management 12123 APP by uploading photos of my vehicle license and insurance policy. It's crucial to clear any traffic violations in advance, or the system won't process your request. This matter is even more important than changing your engine oil—if caught driving with an expired label, you'll face points deduction and fines.
