Is the Vehicle Annual Inspection Calculated by Exact Date?
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Vehicle annual inspections are calculated by exact date and cannot be overdue. Relevant information: 1. Regulations: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," passenger vehicles for commercial use must undergo annual inspections within the first 5 years; after 5 years, inspections are required every 6 months. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must undergo annual inspections within the first 10 years; after 10 years, inspections are required every 6 months. 2. Other rules: Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles must undergo inspections every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, annual inspections are required; after 15 years, inspections are required every 6 months. After 20 years, vehicles must undergo 4 regular inspections annually starting from the 21st year. Therefore, vehicle inspections can only be conducted in advance, not delayed.
As a frequent driver, I've noticed that the vehicle inspection date is indeed precise to the exact day, not just the month or year. My car's inspection was due on August 10th last year, and I went for the inspection on August 5th, and everything went smoothly. The mechanic at the repair shop reminded me that the date is calculated based on the first registration date on the vehicle registration certificate, and being even one day late could result in a traffic police fine and affect insurance renewal. For example, a friend's car was delayed by three days, resulting in a 200-yuan fine, points deducted, and a mandatory re-inspection. It's best to prepare one or two weeks in advance, checking components like lights and brakes to ensure safety. Being overdue not only costs more money but could also lead to accidents. So, I recommend everyone develop the habit of regularly checking the validity period on the driving license and not take it lightly.
