Is it necessary to affix the inspection exemption label on the vehicle?
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It must be affixed to the vehicle. Here are the relevant details: 1. Article 13 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: The motor vehicle inspection qualification label and insurance label should be affixed to the upper right corner of the front window of the motor vehicle. Failure to affix the environmental protection qualification label will result in penalties according to the law. All vehicles driving on the road should affix the current year's inspection label in a visible position at the upper right corner of the front window. 2. Failure to place as required: Motor vehicles driving on the road without placing the annual inspection qualification label as required will be penalized with 1 demerit point. Motor vehicles driving on the road without placing the insurance label as required will also be penalized with 1 demerit point, and failure to affix the environmental protection qualification label will result in a fine.
As a car owner, I've noticed that exempted vehicles, although not requiring annual physical inspections, still need to display the inspection decal as per regulations. In China, new cars enjoy exemption for the first six years, but owners must apply for an inspection compliance decal every two years either at the vehicle management office or online, which should be affixed to the windshield. This is to facilitate police checks on vehicle compliance. Failure to display the decal may result in a 200 yuan fine and penalty points if caught by traffic police. I've seen many novice drivers on the road getting penalized for forgetting this. In fact, displaying the decal isn't just a legal requirement—it also serves as a reminder to update vehicle information promptly, reducing the risk of violations. In short, don't cut corners; display it when required.
