Is there no environmental protection label for vehicle annual inspection now?
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Automobile annual inspection has canceled the environmental protection label. The time and content of automobile annual inspection are as follows: Time: Non-commercial vehicles and other small and mini passenger vehicles within six years are exempt from inspection; Small and mini non-operating passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within 6 years; For vehicles over 6 years old, inspection is required once a year; For vehicles over 15 years old, inspection is required every 6 months; Trucks and large and medium-sized non-operating passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years; For vehicles over 10 years old, inspection is required every 6 months. Content: Vehicle body performance: lights, wheelbase of four wheels, drive shaft, braking system, exhaust emission value. Inspection includes whether the vehicle has been modified, altered, or transformed, and whether the driving license, license plate, and all vehicle file registrations match the current vehicle condition.
I remember a few years ago, every vehicle annual inspection required two stickers: an annual inspection sticker and an environmental protection sticker, which had to be affixed to the windshield, making it quite messy. However, after the policy change in 2017, the environmental requirements have now been integrated into the annual inspection sticker, so there's no separate environmental protection sticker anymore. The inspection station checks both emissions and safety performance in one go, and upon passing, only issues that single annual inspection sticker. For us veteran drivers, this saves a lot of hassle—no extra errands to run and no more cluttered windshield obstructing our view. In reality, the environmental standards haven't been relaxed at all; in fact, they've become stricter, with the aim of streamlining the process and improving efficiency. I recommend ensuring your car is well-maintained before the annual inspection to avoid failing due to excessive emissions, which would waste time and require a redo, especially since all inspection items are now bundled together.
