Is there no inspection sticker for vehicle inspection in 2021?
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2021 vehicle inspection does not have an inspection sticker. According to the notice from relevant departments, electronic annual inspection labels have been implemented nationwide since June 2020. When vehicle owners go for annual vehicle inspection, no paper inspection label will be issued after the vehicle passes the inspection. Here are some precautions regarding vehicle inspection: 1. Keep the vehicle clean and tidy: To leave a good first impression on the inspector, it is recommended to wash the vehicle before the inspection, and minor scratches on the vehicle will be less noticeable, making it easier to pass the inspection. 2. Handle vehicle violations: Ensure all vehicle violations have been processed before the inspection, otherwise it will affect the inspection progress. Not only will the annual vehicle inspection fail to be completed, but time will also be wasted queuing at the traffic police station to handle violations. It is recommended to check for any vehicle violations before the inspection. 3. Prepare relevant materials: Before the inspection, prepare the necessary materials in advance, including the handler's ID card, the valid compulsory traffic insurance policy for the vehicle (copies, originals, electronic policies, or duplicates with the insurance company's red stamp within the validity period are acceptable, and the compulsory insurance must include the vehicle and vessel tax), and the vehicle registration certificate. 4. Make an appointment in advance: Try to avoid peak periods for vehicle inspection. Before the inspection, you can call the inspection station for consultation or make an online appointment. Some time ago, Anche Inspection's vehicle inspection appointment platform was highly recognized by customers upon its launch. The appointment platform can set the number of appointments within a certain time period. Once the number is reached, no further appointments can be made during that time, effectively reducing crowd gatherings, minimizing waiting time, and scientifically controlling the epidemic.
My car was also inspected in 2021, and I did notice significant policy changes. After the Ministry of Transport promoted digital reforms, many regions no longer mandate physical inspection stickers. In my city, they directly switched to electronic inspection compliance marks. After passing the inspection, the testing station doesn't provide that small sticker; instead, the information is entered into the system, and you can check the status via mobile apps like traffic management software. During traffic stops, police can scan your license plate to see the results, eliminating the hassle of sticking and unsticking the decal. However, in remote or less updated areas, physical stickers might still be issued, so it's best for car owners to confirm the testing station's policy before the inspection. Overall, 2021 wasn't the complete end of inspection stickers, but the trend is clearly moving toward fewer physical decals, shifting to paperless solutions that are more eco-friendly and convenient for everyone.
