Is an insurance policy required for vehicle inspection?
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An insurance policy is required for vehicle inspection. According to Article 49 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles", the owner of a motor vehicle may apply for an inspection compliance mark to the vehicle management office at the place of registration within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle inspection validity period. Relevant information about vehicle annual inspection is as follows: Introduction: Vehicle annual inspection (Vehicles-inspection), also known as motor vehicle inspection. Depending on the nature of use of the motor vehicle, the inspection items and scope also vary. Inspection items: According to the definition in RB/T218-2017 "Requirements for the Qualification and Competence Evaluation of Inspection and Testing Institutions - Motor Vehicle Inspection Institutions", motor vehicle inspection includes three categories: motor vehicle safety technical inspection, motor vehicle emission inspection, and comprehensive performance inspection of motor vehicles.
As a regular car owner who frequently undergoes vehicle inspections, I can share my experience. The inspection definitely requires an insurance policy, especially the compulsory traffic insurance policy. When I had my car inspected last year, the staff at the inspection station directly asked to check this, and without it, they wouldn't approve the inspection. This is because national regulations require vehicles to have compulsory insurance to be road-legal, and the annual inspection is to ensure the vehicle is safe and compliant. If you forget to bring the policy, you'll need to get a duplicate from the insurance company, or nowadays, many places accept electronic policies—you can show it on your phone. However, I recommend bringing a paper copy just to be safe and avoid unnecessary trips. Additionally, during the inspection, they check the lights, brakes, and emissions, so getting a maintenance check a week in advance can save a lot of hassle.