What are the new policies for vehicle annual inspections?
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The new policies for vehicle annual inspections include the following points: 1. For non-operational vehicles (excluding minivans) aged 6 to 10 years, the inspection frequency has been changed from once a year to once every two years. This means that vehicles within 10 years only need to undergo on-site inspections twice, specifically in the 6th and 8 years. 2. Non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) with 7 to 9 seats within 6 years are now included in the exemption range. For non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) over 6 years but under 10 years, the inspection frequency has been adjusted from once a year to once every two years. 3. The age limit for applying for a small car driver's license has been relaxed. To better meet the new demands of an aging society, the upper age limit of 70 years for applying for a small car, small automatic transmission car, or light motorcycle driver's license has been removed. For individuals over 70 years old applying for a driver's license, additional tests for memory, judgment, and reaction abilities will be added to ensure their physical condition meets the requirements for safe driving.
The recent simplification of vehicle annual inspection policies has made things much easier for veteran drivers like me with 20 years of experience. For new vehicles within 10 years, only the 6th and 10th years require on-site testing, while the interim two years just need applying for electronic labels via mobile apps. My SUV, being a non-commercial vehicle with fewer than 9 seats, directly enjoys a 6-year exemption from inspection. Older vehicles also get better treatment—now those over 15 years old only need annual inspections, unlike the previous requirement of twice a year. Remember to prepare compulsory traffic insurance and ID documents. Now, inspections can be done nationwide regardless of location, and testing stations allow advance appointments to avoid queues. Check out the booking feature on the Traffic Management 12123 app when you have time—it's super convenient.
