Is Vehicle Annual Inspection Closed on Holidays?
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Normal working hours apply, as the vehicle management office operates 365 days a year without closure. On weekends and holidays, basic services such as temporary license plates and license plate replacements can be processed, but vehicle registration services are not available. Vehicle Annual Inspection Period: The vehicle annual inspection period is calculated from the date of vehicle registration. The next inspection date will be clearly noted on the supplementary page of the driving license. Inspection applications can be submitted up to 3 months before the annual inspection date. Additionally, the 6-year exemption for new vehicles does not mean exemption from annual inspection. It refers to the exemption from the step of taking the vehicle to the inspection station for line testing, which is only one part of the annual inspection process. Owners still need to apply for the inspection mark every two years. Precautions Before Vehicle Annual Inspection: Before the annual inspection, it is necessary to ensure that all vehicle violation records have been processed. Vehicle modifications are not allowed. A copy of the insurance policy must be submitted during the inspection, and the copy will be retained by the inspection agency. Additionally, you need to bring the driving license, compulsory traffic accident liability insurance policy (copy), the inspector's ID card, a triangular warning sign, and a fire extinguisher. It is worth noting that if the owner is too busy to handle the annual inspection in person and needs someone else to do it on their behalf, the owner's ID card is not required. The person handling the annual inspection only needs to provide their own ID card.
After driving for so many years, I've often encountered vehicle inspection stations being closed during holidays. On national statutory holidays like Spring Festival and National Day, the staff at inspection stations basically all take time off, and the doors are closed with no services available. Last month during National Day, I wanted to get my vehicle inspected, but there was a notice on the door saying they were closed for three days. I recommend checking the holiday schedule of inspection stations in advance. Some official websites or public accounts have announcements, so you can avoid going during holidays and making a wasted trip. Vehicle inspection is very important as it relates to driving safety. Don't delay until it expires and you get fined. Also, with more vehicles on the road during holidays, getting maintenance done in advance gives more peace of mind. If there are private inspection stations in your area, they might have staff on duty, but they're usually not reliable. It's better to wait for a regular workday to be safe.
