The Process of Online Vehicle Inspection and What to Bring
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The online vehicle inspection process includes appearance inspection, lighting and brake inspection, emission inspection, chassis, braking, and lighting inspection, etc. You need to bring a copy of the vehicle's registration certificate, a duplicate of the compulsory traffic insurance policy, the vehicle's green environmental protection label, and the driver's original ID card and driving license. Below is some relevant information about vehicle annual inspection: 1. Annual inspection rules: According to Article 16 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations," effective from July 1, 2018, motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections within the following periods from the date of registration: passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected annually within the first 5 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. 2. Rules for vehicle annual inspection labels: Starting from June 20, 2020, electronic vehicle inspection label services have been implemented nationwide. Electronic vehicle inspection labels are issued through the unified national internet traffic safety comprehensive service platform.
I just went for my annual vehicle inspection a few days ago, and the process was simpler than I expected. First, you need to bring the original vehicle license, the owner's ID card (if someone else is handling it, a power of attorney is required). Nowadays, compulsory traffic insurance is electronic, but it's recommended to print a copy as backup. At the inspection station, you first fill out a form and queue up. The staff will check the VIN, warning triangle, and other exterior configurations. Then, the vehicle undergoes emissions testing, brake checks, and lighting inspection, which takes about half an hour in total. Important reminder: vehicles with modified headlights or dark window tinting usually fail, and any traffic violations must be cleared beforehand. Finally, you receive the inspection pass sticker, and you're done. The cost is around 200 yuan. Also, make sure your fuel tank isn't too full, or you might fail the weight test. Booking an appointment in advance can save a lot of time—I learned this the hard way by having to wait in line this time.
