What are the new regulations for motor vehicle inspection?
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Annual inspection adjustments are divided into two parts: private cars and freight vehicles, as detailed below: Private cars: 1. Added inspection step: The online inspection process for private cars now includes a 'safety defect recall' check. If a vehicle has safety issues subject to manufacturer recall, inspectors will notify the owner. 2. Clarified visual inspection scope: The new regulations specify and relax visual inspection standards, allowing modifications to grilles, running boards, roof racks, bumpers, and wheel hubs. Freight vehicles: 1. Newly added items: Three new inspection criteria for tread depth, wheel lifting devices, and wheelbase. 2. Removed items: Six obsolete criteria including noise, speedometer accuracy, suspension efficiency, fuel economy, power performance, and headlight alignment.
I've been paying attention to the new vehicle inspection regulations recently, and found the 2022 reforms are indeed more user-friendly. Family vehicles with 7-9 seats are finally included in the 6-year exemption policy - my MPV no longer needs annual inspections. For private cars older than 6 but under 10 years, the frequency changed from annual to biennial inspections, effectively cutting the hassle in half. The inspection stickers have gone digital too, accessible directly through the Traffic Management 12123 app, eliminating the need for windshield clutter. However, inspection standards have tightened - tire wear must stay within safety limits, fault codes must be resolved beforehand, and modified HID headlight owners should note they'll need removal if failing compliance. With inspection stations nationwide now networked, cross-regional inspections became convenient. These policies genuinely benefit ordinary car owners.
