What are the new annual inspection regulations?
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New regulations for vehicle annual inspections: Starting from November 20, 2020, non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats (excluding minivans) within 6 years are included in the exemption range; for non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) over 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection cycle is relaxed from once a year to once every two years, meaning private cars only need to undergo on-site inspections twice within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years. Conditions for 6-year exemption from annual inspection: The vehicle must be non-operational; the approved passenger capacity must be 9 or fewer. Starting from November 20, 2020, non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats (excluding minivans) are included in the exemption range; vehicle types specified on the driving license: cars (mini, small, medium, large), mini ordinary passenger vehicles, mini off-road passenger vehicles, small ordinary passenger vehicles, small off-road passenger vehicles, small special-purpose passenger vehicles; excluding vehicles that have not been registered for more than 4 years since the date of manufacture; meeting the above conditions and no fatal traffic accidents occurred during the exemption period. Vehicles that fail to participate in the annual inspection without reason or fail the inspection are not allowed to drive on the road or transfer ownership; vehicles that meet the scrapping conditions or exceed the prescribed service life will not be inspected, and their license plates will be revoked, records canceled, and the vehicles scrapped.
I finally understood the new regulations when I went for my annual vehicle inspection the other day. The main points are: private cars are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but you need to apply for the inspection label online in the 2nd and 4th years; the 6th and 10th years require mandatory on-site checks for brakes, lights, and emissions; after that, it's an annual on-site inspection. This policy, which started last October, has simplified many procedures, saving time and costs—previously, we had to visit the inspection station every year, but now there are fewer trips. The emission standards have also been upgraded, emphasizing China 6B, which contributes significantly to environmental protection. Although the number of inspections has decreased, routine maintenance shouldn't be neglected—things like tire pressure and brake disc checks require your attention, or failing the on-site inspection will be even more troublesome. Overall, the new rules are quite user-friendly, helping car owners comply more easily, but don’t forget to apply for the labels, or the fines won’t be worth it.
