Is it necessary to affix the motor vehicle inspection certificate for the 6-year exemption from inspection now?
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Currently, it is not necessary to affix the motor vehicle inspection certificate for the 6-year exemption from inspection, as the nationwide electronic vehicle inspection label system has been implemented. The introduction to inspection labels is as follows: Environmental Protection Inspection Certificate: For motor vehicles that pass regular inspections according to the national standards for in-use vehicle pollutant emissions, an environmental protection inspection certificate is issued. Compulsory Insurance Label: Compulsory vehicle insurance is a mandatory insurance for units or individuals within the specified scope, as required by laws and regulations. It mandates that motor vehicle owners or managers purchase corresponding liability insurance, thereby increasing the coverage of third-party liability insurance. In the event of an accident, compulsory insurance can provide timely and basic protection for victims of traffic accidents to the greatest extent possible. Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate: A green environmental protection inspection certificate (commonly known as the green label) is issued to motor vehicles equipped with spark-ignition engines (mostly gasoline or natural gas-powered vehicles) that meet National Standard I or above, and motor vehicles equipped with compression-ignition engines (mostly diesel-powered vehicles) that meet National Standard III or above. A yellow environmental protection inspection certificate is issued to other motor vehicles that meet the emission standards at the time of manufacture.
As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I can share some real-life insights. I remember when the new regulations first came out, I was curious whether the 6-year exemption from inspection meant we no longer needed to display the inspection sticker. Later, during a highway check, I was pulled over by traffic police for document inspection and learned that the exemption only waives the physical vehicle inspection step, but we still need to apply for and display the inspection compliance sticker on the upper right corner of the windshield every two years. I later got used to applying online through the traffic management app—after uploading the required documents, the sticker is mailed directly to my home, saving me the hassle of visiting the DMV. Failing to display it could result in fines or penalty points, which just isn’t worth it. Especially after the inspection reforms, the sticker became smaller and easier to overlook, but the rules haven’t changed—don’t cut corners out of laziness. I recommend setting a reminder to complete the paperwork a month in advance to ensure hassle-free driving.
I think we need to start with the basic regulations. Even for new vehicles exempt from inspection for 6 years, owners must apply for and display the inspection certificate every two years. Exemption from inspection doesn't mean exemption from labeling - it just means the vehicle doesn't need to go through the testing line, but the label proves the vehicle's legal status. I've seen cases where people mistakenly thought exemption meant no label was needed, got caught by traffic cameras for not displaying it, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and affecting their annual inspection. You can easily handle this through the DMV or the 12123 platform - don't wait until you're on the road to fix it. This rule simplifies the process but keeps core requirements - ignoring it only creates more hassle.
