Is the vehicle inspection conducted annually?
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Operational passenger vehicles must undergo inspection once a year within the first 5 years; after exceeding 5 years, inspections are required every 6 months. Below is relevant information about vehicle annual inspections: 1. Explanation: Inspections must be conducted within three months before the expiration date. For example, vehicles due for inspection in June can undergo the inspection in April, May, or June. Annual inspection refers to a mandatory test for every vehicle that has obtained an official license plate and registration certificate. It is equivalent to an annual physical examination for the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety," aimed at promptly eliminating potential safety hazards, encouraging enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reducing the occurrence of traffic accidents, commonly referred to as vehicle inspection. 2. Precautions: (1) It is important to carry the compulsory traffic insurance policy during the vehicle inspection, and the policy must be valid. If it has expired, the inspection will not pass. (2) Before the vehicle inspection, all traffic violation records must be cleared. If there are any outstanding violations, the inspection will not pass. (3) Check if the vehicle license plate is damaged, worn, or faded, and replace it with a new one if necessary. Missing anti-theft caps on the license plate should also be replaced.
Take my word for it, new cars don’t need to undergo on-site inspections within the first 6 years—just apply for the electronic label every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 app. However, after 6 years, things change. You’ll need an on-site inspection in the 6th and 8th years, and from the 10th year onward, you must drive to the inspection station annually. Now that the systems are all connected, if you’re even a single day overdue, the cameras will catch it, and you’ll get penalty points. Last year, my neighbor’s SUV was stopped on the road because he forgot the inspection date—he got 3 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine. I recommend sticking an inspection reminder label on your windshield or setting an annual reminder on your phone.
