Must traffic violations be settled before the vehicle inspection?
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It is not necessary to settle traffic violations before the vehicle inspection. Traffic violations can be handled during the inspection process. The vehicle annual inspection is purely a safety technical inspection for motor vehicles. Below is an introduction to the vehicle inspection: Vehicle Annual Inspection Process: The process refers to the fixed procedure that motor vehicles undergo during their annual inspection. It is a mandatory test for every vehicle, equivalent to a physical examination for the vehicle, aimed at promptly eliminating potential safety hazards. Inspection Schedule: For commercial passenger vehicles under 5 years old, inspections are conducted once a year; for those over 5 years old, inspections are conducted every 6 months. For cargo vehicles and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles under 10 years old, inspections are conducted once a year; for those over 10 years old, inspections are conducted every 6 months. For small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles under 6 years old, inspections are conducted once every 2 years; for those over 6 years old, inspections are conducted once a year; for those over 15 years old, inspections are conducted every 6 months. Required Items to Bring: Before the annual inspection, check the validity date of the compulsory insurance (including vehicle and vessel tax). If it has expired or will expire within three months after the inspection date, it is recommended to renew it in advance. Bring the ID card of the vehicle owner or the agent, and the vehicle registration certificate. Exterior Inspection of the Vehicle: Upon arrival at the inspection site, the owner needs to park the vehicle in the designated area for exterior inspection. Prepare the fire extinguisher and triangular warning sign from the vehicle, and open the engine hood and trunk for inspection by the staff.
I've got plenty of experience with this issue. Last year before my vehicle inspection, I specifically checked and found three unpaid speeding tickets. After waiting in line at the inspection station for half an hour, the staff flipped through the records and said they couldn't stamp the approval without clearing the violations - a total wasted trip. The key point is, all violation data is now interconnected, automatically locked by the vehicle management system. A friend of mine once delayed payment past the deadline, not only facing doubled late fees but also having to pay over 500 yuan extra during inspection. My advice: open the Traffic Management 12123 app to check your records thoroughly. You can handle it either at local traffic police branch windows or self-service kiosks. Remember to complete the process at least one week in advance to allow time for system updates.
Oops, I remembered to check for traffic violations only three days before the last vehicle inspection, and sure enough, I got caught! Once, I was photographed not wearing a seatbelt while driving a colleague's car. Now, the process requires clearing all violations before entering the inspection line, otherwise, the inspection process will be forcibly interrupted. I specifically asked the inspection station staff, and he said he's seen too many people stuck at the final step because of a 200 yuan fine. After handling the violation, it takes 24 hours for the system to sync the data, so it's best to deal with it in advance. Friendly reminder: Remember to bring your driver's license and bank card if you're handling it at the counter, or you can just swipe your ID card at the self-service machine.
