What are the new regulations for annual vehicle inspection?
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Annual inspection new regulations cover a wide range of areas, the following sections provide details: Expanded exemption scope for private vehicles: On the basis of exempting non-operational mini and micro passenger vehicles with 6 or fewer seats from inspection within 6 years, non-operational mini and micro passenger vehicles with 7 to 9 seats within 6 years are now included in the exemption scope. For non-operational mini and micro passenger vehicles older than 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection frequency is adjusted from once per year to once every two years. Electronic inspection labels: Starting from March 1, 2020, 16 cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Harbin, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Jinan, Zhuzhou, Shenzhen, Haikou, Chengdu, Guiyang, Yuxi, and Urumqi became the first batch of pilot cities for electronic motor vehicle inspection labels.
I used to find the annual inspection of my car quite a headache, with long queues for testing every year. The new regulations have made it much easier for me. For non-commercial private cars with fewer than 9 seats, you only need to go for an on-site inspection in the 6th and 10th years within the first 10 years. For the 2nd, 4th, and 8th years, there's no need for an actual inspection—just apply for the inspection label directly on the Traffic Management 12123 App. The inspection items have also been simplified, covering basics like brakes, lights, and emissions, while redundant tests such as speedometer checks have been removed. The benefits are saving time and hassle—I booked an appointment at the inspection station and got it done in half an hour, saving on fuel and time. The new rules also encourage everyone to maintain their cars better, ensuring safer driving. If your car is over 10 years old, it requires an annual inspection, so I plan to regularly maintain the brake pads and tires to avoid issues. Overall, the adjusted policy is more user-friendly, fitting modern lifestyles. Everyone should get it done early to avoid delays.
The new changes in vehicle annual inspections are really impressive, especially for busy people like me—the process is much faster now. Specifically, for non-operational small vehicles such as sedans and SUVs, inspections are only required twice within the first 10 years (at the 6th and 10th years), with the rest of the time just requiring a biennial label application without an in-person visit. I tried it once on my phone—it took just a few minutes to complete the application, super convenient. The inspection now focuses on key safety items like headlight brightness, braking performance, and emissions, while outdated tests have been scrapped. The new rules aim to reduce the burden on owners while ensuring vehicle safety. If your car is new, just pay extra attention to battery and engine maintenance to breeze through inspections. Overall, it saves a lot of time and money—I recommend scheduling early to avoid peak-season queues.
