Is it necessary to display the vehicle inspection exemption label on the car?
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Nowadays, the vehicle inspection label has been digitized and does not need to be displayed on the car. Here is the relevant information: 1. Vehicle inspection: It refers to a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate, equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the 'Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety'. Vehicle inspection can promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. 2. Required documents: Original and photocopy of the 'Resident ID Card', original and photocopy of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate'; and the application form for the motor vehicle inspection label.
Just saw the question about the inspection exemption decal. I only figured out the policy last week. Now it's unified nationwide with digitalization – no need to stick paper decals on car windows anymore. After your annual inspection, the system automatically generates an electronic marker that traffic police cameras can directly recognize. But two things to note: You must carry a valid copy of the vehicle registration certificate in the car, as they sometimes check this. Also, it's recommended to check the electronic inspection marker status on the Traffic Management 12123 app to confirm successful upload. I specifically went to the DMV to ask, and the staff said sticking old paper decals could actually trigger warnings and affect annual inspection records.
A taxi driver friend told me this is very important. Although you don't need to stick paper labels anymore, you must always download and save the electronic certificate screenshot from the traffic management APP and keep it in your phone's album for inspection. In some remote areas, the traffic police system might refresh slowly, and the phone screenshot will come in handy. He has encountered many passengers who didn't know that the inspection-free status requires updating the endorsement page of the vehicle license copy. If the endorsement stamp on the copy expires and isn't updated, you could be treated as having overdue annual inspection if stopped by the police.
A few days ago during the vehicle inspection, the technician repeatedly reminded me: During the 6-year exemption period, remember to apply for the electronic inspection mark on the traffic management app every two years. Especially for friends who just bought a new car, don't be careless - you must complete the online procedure in both the second and fourth years, as the system won't automatically send reminders. If overdue for more than three cycles, the vehicle will be forcibly scrapped. My neighbor learned this the hard way - he thought exemption meant no need to do anything, and ended up having his vehicle records locked in the fifth year.
