Is it still necessary to collect the physical inspection exemption sticker if an electronic certificate is available?
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Vehicles that have already obtained the electronic certificate of inspection exemption do not need to collect the physical inspection exemption sticker. This is because the electronic certificate of motor vehicle inspection exemption holds the same legal validity as the physical certificate. For vehicles that have obtained the electronic certificate, there is no need to display the physical sticker. Below are the uses of the electronic inspection exemption certificate: 1. 12123 App: In the event of a traffic accident, if both parties agree to handle the matter through private negotiation, they can scan the QR code of the other party's electronic inspection exemption certificate via the Traffic Management 12123 app to verify whether the other party's vehicle is within the valid inspection period. 2. Insurance claims: The electronic inspection exemption certificate can be presented to insurance company staff to facilitate vehicle insurance claim procedures. 3. Scenarios: During car rentals, used car transactions, vehicle mortgages, and other scenarios, the electronic inspection exemption certificate can be used to prove the vehicle's inspection status.
In the past, we had to go to the vehicle management office to get the inspection exemption sticker, but now it's all done with an electronic certificate on our phones. When I went for my vehicle inspection last year, I opened the Traffic Management 12123 App, and the inspection information was clear. The traffic police could check it by scanning the QR code. However, it's advisable to take a screenshot and save it on your phone, as you might need it in areas with poor signal, like in the mountains. The issuance of paper stickers has long been stopped, so if someone asks for a fee to get one, they're likely a scammer. For vehicles under 6 years old that meet the conditions, just handle it online—it's eco-friendly and saves time.
