What are the consequences of not having a vehicle inspected?
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The consequences of not having a vehicle inspected are as follows: 1. Deduction of points and fines: Vehicles that do not undergo annual inspection on time not only fail to ensure driving safety but also, according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," will result in a fine of 200 yuan and a deduction of 3 points for the driver if the inspection is overdue. 2. Liability for traffic accidents: For all traffic accidents caused by vehicles that have not undergone annual inspection on time, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not be liable. This is because the insurance policy specifies that vehicles with expired inspections are among those for which claims will be denied. 3. Mandatory scrapping: It is particularly important to note that, according to the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," if a motor vehicle fails to obtain a valid inspection certificate for three consecutive inspection cycles (three annual inspections) after the expiration of the inspection period, it will be mandatorily scrapped.
The consequences of not getting your vehicle inspected can be severe. Let me share my personal experience: last year, I carelessly forgot to have my car inspected, and after driving for a few days, I was stopped by traffic police. I was fined 500 yuan on the spot and had 3 points deducted from my license. My car was temporarily impounded, causing me to miss work. Even worse, if an accident had occurred, the insurance company might not have paid a single cent because the contract states that the vehicle's condition is not guaranteed. Insurance companies check inspection records, and if the car hasn't been inspected, it's considered an uninsured risk. If this continues long-term, accumulated fines for violations can double, and the vehicle might even be forcibly scrapped. In China, traffic police strictly check overdue vehicles, and some cities even use surveillance cameras to automatically identify them. Driving without inspection poses risks, such as undetected brake failures or lighting issues, which could lead to major accidents. The solution is simple: promptly visit an inspection station for the annual check, which costs a little over a hundred yuan and takes about an hour, saving you from future worries. Remember, compliant driving saves both peace of mind and money.
