Original or Copy of Insurance Policy Required for Vehicle Inspection

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During the annual inspection of a motor vehicle, the copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy is required to be submitted. If the copy is lost, the original of the compulsory traffic insurance policy can also be submitted. According to Article 49 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," the owner of a motor vehicle may apply for an inspection compliance mark from the vehicle management office at the place of registration within three months before the expiration of the vehicle's inspection validity period. Before applying, the owner of the motor vehicle must resolve all road traffic safety violations and accidents related to the vehicle. When applying, the owner must fill out an application form and submit the vehicle's license, the compulsory traffic insurance certificate, the tax payment or tax exemption certificate for vehicle and vessel tax, and the motor vehicle safety technical inspection compliance certificate. The vehicle management office shall, within one day from the date of acceptance, confirm the motor vehicle, review the submitted certificates and documents, and issue the inspection compliance mark. Traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police officers shall, in accordance with the law, inspect the insurance mark of the compulsory traffic insurance when investigating and handling road traffic safety violations and road traffic accidents.