Is the Inspection Sticker No Longer Issued for Annual Vehicle Inspections?
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In some cities, inspection stickers are no longer issued for annual vehicle inspections, which depends on local policies. Many cities are gradually promoting the digitalization of inspection stickers. Cities with digitalized inspection stickers: Starting from March 1, 2020, 16 cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Harbin, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Jinan, Zhuzhou, Shenzhen, Haikou, Chengdu, Guiyang, Yuxi, and Urumqi became the first batch of pilot cities for the digitalization of motor vehicle inspection stickers. How to obtain the six-year exemption sticker: For new vehicles, the six-year exemption inspection requires obtaining the sticker every two years. It should be noted that minivans, vehicles illegally modified and penalized by law, and vehicles involved in fatal traffic accidents are not eligible for the six-year exemption policy.
I remember when I went for the vehicle inspection at the end of last year, the counter staff directly said that no sticker was needed. The most annoying part every year used to be removing the sticky residue left by that decal—it was so messy and hard to clean. Now, with digitalization, things are much more convenient. Three days after the inspection, I checked the electronic inspection mark on the Traffic Management 12123 App. However, it's important to note that data synchronization after passing the inspection takes time, so it's best to go a few days in advance before the annual inspection to avoid system delays affecting your travel plans. Although displaying the sticker is no longer mandatory, the inspection itself still needs to be done on time. Recently, I've seen many news stories about car owners being fined because their overdue inspections were automatically flagged by traffic cameras—electronic eyes can now identify expired vehicles automatically.
