Is an Inspection-Exempt Vehicle Required During the Exemption Period?

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New vehicles enjoy a 6-year exemption from annual inspections, meaning they do not need to undergo on-site testing during this period, applicable to private passenger vehicles with 5 seats or fewer. However, owners are still required to complete the annual inspection procedure every two years—obtaining an inspection decal (for motorcycles, the decal must be obtained in the 2nd, 4th, and 5th years, with an on-site test required in the 6th year). If the inspection decal expires and is discovered by traffic police, a 3-point deduction and a fine will be imposed. Below are the relevant regulations: Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles: Inspection once every 2 years within the first 6 years; once every year after exceeding 6 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. Trucks and large, medium non-commercial passenger vehicles: Inspection once every year within the first 10 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years.