Is the Annual Inspection Sticker Required to Be Displayed on the Vehicle?
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The annual vehicle inspection sticker must be displayed, specifically in the upper right corner of the windshield. Here are some key points regarding the annual inspection sticker: 1. Failure to display the sticker may result in penalties, typically a fine and a deduction of 3 points from the driver's license. In severe cases, the vehicle may be impounded. 2. Vehicle owners can apply for the inspection and obtain the compliance sticker at the vehicle management office up to three months before the inspection expiration date. 3. The vehicle management department is required to verify the vehicle, review submitted documents, and issue the compliance sticker within one business day of receiving the application.
I remember when I first bought my car last year, I didn’t have a clue about the annual inspection sticker. One weekend, I planned a road trip with friends and forgot to put the sticker on before leaving. As a result, I got pulled over by traffic police on the highway—fined 150 yuan and got a violation record, wasting half a day. Later, I learned the hard way: the sticker must be placed in the top-right corner of the windshield, no shortcuts allowed. The consequences of not displaying it are serious—aside from a fine of 100 to 200 yuan, you might also get penalty points, or even have the police deem your car uninspected and refuse to let you go. Worse, skipping the sticker could mean your car has hidden issues, like brake failure or lighting problems, and in case of an accident, the insurance company might deny coverage. My advice? Stick the inspection sticker on immediately after passing the check, and wipe the glass clean to avoid air bubbles. Since making this a habit, I’ve driven with much more peace of mind, never worrying about random checks on the road.
