Is the 6-year exemption from inspection the same as the annual inspection?

[JakeMarie]

6-year exemption from inspection is the same as the annual inspection. The rules for the annual inspection are as follows: 1. Vehicles can be inspected in advance at the vehicle management office. The advance time is three months. It is important to note that the time for vehicle inspection is not calculated based on specific dates but on months. 2. If the annual inspection deadline for a vehicle is September 10th, the inspection can be conducted in advance during July, August, or September. Even if the inspection is done on the last day of September, it is still within the reasonable time frame. However, once September has passed, conducting the inspection afterward will become very troublesome.

[George]

I only figured this out last year - the 6-year exemption from inspection doesn't mean you can ignore everything for 6 years. It means new vehicles don't need to undergo the complex annual inspection station tests during the first 6 years, which saves a lot of hassle. But remember, you still need to obtain the inspection compliance decal every two years from traffic authorities or via the 12123 app, otherwise it counts as inspection delinquency. My neighbor forgot to get the decal and got fined 200 yuan plus penalty points when driving. So you still need to complete the annual inspection procedures, just with one less testing step compared to older vehicles. Also note this exemption only applies to non-commercial passenger vehicles - if your car has been modified or involved in accidents, you might not qualify for this policy.

[VanAmir]

As an experienced driver, let me clarify that exemption from inspection and annual review are actually two different concepts. Exemption mainly refers to skipping the on-site inspection process, meaning you don't need to drive your car to the testing station and wait in line for checks like brakes and lights. However, you still need to complete the mandatory periodic annual review procedures. Every two years, you must bring your vehicle license and compulsory insurance certificate to the DMV for document verification and to update the inspection sticker. From my experience, you can handle this directly through the app in just three minutes. One important reminder: before the end of the 6th year within the first 6 years, your vehicle still needs to undergo on-site inspection, after which it reverts to annual inspections. Don't mistakenly think you can ignore it for 6 years - if you fail to complete the procedures on time and get caught by electronic surveillance, it will be considered as inspection delinquency.

[JocelynLee]

When I first bought a car, I was also confused. The term 'exemption from inspection' actually refers to the annual inspection items that don't require taking the vehicle to a testing station. However, the regular vehicle review required by laws and regulations still exists, and you need to go through the inspection mark issuance procedure every two years. I usually handle it online via the 12123 APP by uploading photos of the insurance policy. Also, note that you can only apply if your vehicle has no outstanding traffic violations. This policy only applies to non-commercial vehicles with 9 seats or fewer, and they must not have been involved in major accidents. In the end, the exemption only saves you the inspection steps, but the obligation to review is not waived.

[JudahLynn]

To put it simply, the exemption is from the inspection process, not the annual review obligation. For vehicles within six years, you still need to submit an annual review declaration every two years, but no on-site inspection is required. I always apply for the inspection mark via a mobile app one month before the deadline, and the system automatically verifies the vehicle information. The key point is that as long as you apply for this electronic mark, it counts as completing the annual review. If you don't have this mark and get checked, it will be considered a violation. Also, remember to promptly replace the inspection mark on the windshield after each annual review. Although it's now digitized, it's best to keep the paper mark as well.

[DeBarrett]

The 6-year exemption policy indeed simplifies the process, but essentially splits the annual inspection into two parts: the first six years waive the physical vehicle inspection, but retain the periodic review procedures. Every two years, I receive a reminder text from the traffic management department to submit materials on the 12123 platform for the inspection label. This label signifies the vehicle has passed the periodic review, and without it, you'll face penalty points and fines. Also, note that the exemption isn't permanent—before the sixth year ends, the vehicle must undergo an in-station inspection, after which it reverts to annual inspections. Setting a phone reminder is recommended to avoid missing the deadline.