Is it mandatory for the owner to attend the annual vehicle inspection in person?
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Vehicle annual inspection does not require the owner to attend in person. An authorized agent can handle the inspection by presenting the necessary proxy documentation and relevant vehicle materials. Below are the specific details regarding vehicle annual inspections: 1. Regulations and Purpose: The vehicle annual inspection refers to the annual examination of vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates, conducted according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." Its purpose is to inspect the main technical conditions of the vehicle, encourage enhanced maintenance, ensure the vehicle remains in good condition, and guarantee driving safety. 2. Principle of Proximity for Vehicle Inspection: For the annual inspection, vehicles only need to be taken to the vehicle management office or its designated inspection stations, adhering to the principle of proximity, which can be checked online. Starting from September 2018, vehicles can be inspected nationwide, allowing small cars, trucks, and medium-sized buses to be directly inspected in provinces other than where they are registered and to apply for inspection qualification marks.
Actually, you don't need to handle the annual vehicle inspection in person at all. Last year when my car's inspection was due, I happened to be on a business trip, so I just asked my buddy to take my ID card and vehicle license to handle it. The staff only checked the original documents and verified whether the vehicle's emissions met standards - they didn't even ask why the owner wasn't present. A proxy just needs to bring the owner's ID card, vehicle license, copy of compulsory traffic insurance, plus their own ID card to get it done. However, rules vary slightly at different inspection stations - some might require phone confirmation from the owner, but 90% of cases allow proxy handling, so don't feel tied down by the annual inspection process.
