Is it acceptable to delay vehicle inspection by one month?
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Vehicle inspection can be delayed by one month. Late inspection: If a vehicle inspection is delayed by one month, the owner can apply for a supplementary inspection at the vehicle management office. The owner must personally submit a written application for supplementary inspection to the traffic police department and promptly proceed to the designated inspection location for the annual check. If the inspection delay is within three months, the owner can directly apply for a supplementary inspection and will receive a verbal warning without any fine. If the inspection delay exceeds three months but is less than two years, a fine ranging from 50 to 200 yuan will be imposed, along with a deduction of 3 points from the driving license. If the vehicle has not undergone inspection for more than two years, the vehicle's registration record will be canceled, and the owner will generally need to pay a fine to restore it. Inspection considerations: Vehicles can undergo annual inspections in different locations. The procedure for entrusting an inspection to another location requires the owner to first apply to the original registration location before proceeding with the annual inspection. Additionally, an application must be submitted annually to the vehicle management office of the original registration location. Any outstanding traffic violations in the vehicle's usage location must be resolved in advance. To apply for an entrusted inspection in another location, the owner must submit the vehicle's license, the original copy of the valid compulsory traffic insurance policy, and, if the application is submitted by an agent, the agent's identity proof. The local vehicle management office will then issue a certificate for the entrusted inspection, allowing the owner to proceed with the annual inspection in the vehicle's usage location.
As an experienced car owner, I strongly advise against delaying your vehicle inspection by even a month. Chinese traffic regulations clearly mandate timely annual inspections. Late inspections may incur a fine of around 200 yuan, and worse, your vehicle could be impounded if caught by traffic police, disrupting your travel plans. Vehicle inspections aren't just about emissions - they thoroughly check critical safety systems like lighting and brakes. A one-month delay could mean undetected brake failures becoming serious road hazards. Insurance companies may also deny accident claims during the overdue period. Last year, my neighbor faced fines for just a few days' delay and nearly had an accident. Contact your local DMV immediately or book via the 12123 Traffic Management App. Some cities offer grace periods, but don't gamble with safety. Responsible driving comes first - act now to prevent greater losses.
