What are the new regulations for six-year vehicle inspections?
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The new regulations for six-year vehicle inspections require vehicles to undergo on-site testing in the 6th and 8th years. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies, meaning annual inspections for vehicles aged 10 to 15 years and semi-annual inspections for those over 15 years. Inspection standards: Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 5 years; after 5 years, inspections are required every 6 months. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected annually within the first 10 years; after 10 years, inspections are required every 6 months. Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles must be inspected every 2 years within the first 6 years; after 6 years, inspections are required annually; after 15 years, inspections are required every 6 months. Exemption policy: Family vehicles with 6 seats or fewer enjoy a 6-year inspection exemption. The prerequisite for this exemption is that no major traffic accidents occur during this period. If an accident occurs, on-site testing is mandatory. Vehicles with 7 seats or more do not qualify for the 6-year exemption and must undergo biennial inspections in the first 6 years.
I just bought my first car and being a young new driver, I’m particularly interested in this new regulation. Simply put, non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspections for the first 6 years, but every two years, you need to apply for an electronic inspection pass via the Traffic Management 12123 app—super convenient! Just upload your vehicle license and ID proof. Only at the 6th and 10th years will you need to drive to an inspection station for actual tests, covering emissions, brakes, lights, and safety systems to ensure no major issues. The benefits are huge: no more queuing, avoiding taking leave, and it’s way more suited to busy young professionals like us. After that, inspections shift to every two years until the 10th year, when they become annual. The policy is now more user-friendly, easing the pressure on new drivers.
