What are the new regulations for small vehicle annual inspections in 2020?
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New regulations for vehicle annual inspections: Starting from November 20, 2020, non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats (excluding minivans) within 6 years are included in the exemption scope; for non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) over 6 years but under 10 years, the inspection cycle is relaxed from once a year to once every two years. This means private cars only need to undergo two on-site inspections within 10 years, specifically in the 6th and 8th years. Annual inspection content: Check whether the engine, chassis, body, and auxiliary equipment are clean, complete, and functional, whether the paint is uniform and aesthetically pleasing, whether major assemblies have been replaced, and whether they match the initial inspection records; Verify whether the vehicle's braking performance, steering control, lighting, exhaust, and other safety features comply with the "Technical Conditions for Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles"; Check whether the vehicle has been modified, altered, or reconstructed, whether the driving license, license plate, and vehicle records match the actual condition, whether there are any changes, and whether approval and modification procedures have been completed; Inspect whether the license plate, driving license, and enlarged license plate markings on the vehicle are damaged, altered, or illegible, and whether replacement is needed; For large vehicles, check whether the unit name or the street, township, or town name and the seating limit in the cab are spray-painted in Chinese imitation Song font on both sides of the door as required; For trucks, check whether the rear tailgate (including the trailer's rear tailgate) exterior is spray-painted with the vehicle number enlarged 2-3 times as required, and for individual or joint-operation vehicles, whether the word "individual" is spray-painted on both sides of the door. The characters must be clear, and no unit codes or other patterns are allowed (special cases require approval from the vehicle management office).
