What are the new regulations for annual vehicle inspections after 15 years?
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For vehicles over 15 years old, inspections are required every six months. Below is more relevant information regarding vehicle inspection requirements: 1. Vehicle inspection requirements: A motor vehicle license is required. For exempt vehicles, the identity proof of the vehicle owner can also be submitted. For vehicles handled by an agent, the agent's identity proof must also be submitted (for vehicles where the agent is a company, the handler's identity proof is also required), along with a written authorization from the vehicle owner. 2. During the pandemic, policies exempting penalties for overdue inspections of certain vehicles (excluding key vehicles such as large and medium-sized buses, heavy and medium-duty trucks and trailers, hazardous material transport vehicles, and small vans (as recorded in the motor vehicle license)), as well as overdue driver's license renewals, will no longer be in effect.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and the frequent annual inspections for older cars used to be quite bothersome. However, the new policy implemented in October 2022 has changed things. For vehicles over 15 years old, which previously required inspections every six months, now only need to be inspected once a year. My old car is now 16 years old. Last year, I still had to visit the inspection station twice, but this year, I only went once, saving a lot of time and effort. The inspection content remains the same, still checking basic items like lights, brakes, and exhaust emissions to ensure the car is safe to drive on the road. I recommend doing some simple maintenance before the annual inspection, such as replacing bulbs or checking brake fluid, to avoid failing and having to redo the inspection. The new regulations have saved me both money and hassle, cutting the inspection fee in half. As an experienced driver, I find the policy very considerate, encouraging us to keep using our old cars instead of rushing to buy new ones. However, daily maintenance should still be kept up; don’t neglect safety just because the inspection frequency has decreased, especially since older cars are more prone to issues.
I'm an ordinary office worker with an old family car that just turned 15 years old. I recently learned about the new annual inspection regulations. Starting from October 2022, after the policy adjustment, vehicles over 15 years old only need one inspection per year, unlike the previous requirement of going twice a year. The actual process is simple: just bring your ID card, vehicle license, and compulsory traffic insurance policy to the inspection station. Last month, I spent a little over 200 yuan to get it done, and the whole process took about half an hour, mainly checking the lights, brake performance, and exhaust emissions. The new regulations have saved me vacation time spent queuing and reduced costs, which is great for busy car owners like me. I usually also learn to check the tires and lights myself to ensure a smooth annual inspection. While the policy reduces hassle, safety should not be neglected. I recommend fellow car owners do some maintenance before the annual inspection to avoid disrupting normal life.
