Is it still necessary to affix the vehicle inspection label on the windshield?
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Vehicle annual inspection labels no longer need to be affixed. With technological advancements and digitalization, the previous paper-based motor vehicle inspection compliance labels have evolved into electronic certificates, achieving nationwide comprehensive application. Therefore, vehicle owners no longer need to affix paper labels on the front windshield of their vehicles. For vehicle owners who have obtained the electronic certificate of motor vehicle inspection, they can simply present the electronic certificate when stopped by traffic police for inspection on the road. Precautions during annual inspection: 1. The vehicle's tailpipe emissions will be tested for compliance during the inspection. 2. Before the annual inspection, vehicle owners should clean the vehicle body in advance. 3. The vehicle management office will inspect the vehicle's lights.
I've been driving small cars for over twenty years. In the past, I had to stick a small inspection sticker on the windshield every year, and if it wasn't placed correctly, I could even get a ticket. Now, things have changed significantly. In 2020, the authorities switched to electronic stickers, so I don't need to stick that thing anymore. I can check it on the 'Traffic Management 12123' app, which is much more convenient. The benefits are a cleaner windshield, unobstructed visibility, and safer driving. However, for someone like me who's older and not very tech-savvy, poor signal can be a worry when trying to check the sticker, so I keep a printed copy in the car as a backup. I recommend everyone download the app and learn how to use it, but if there are any issues, it's easy to get help from the local traffic management office. This reform is really thoughtful, making daily driving less of a hassle.
