What are the new regulations for the 2021 annual inspection?
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Here is a detailed introduction to the new regulations for the 2021 vehicle inspection: 1. Three new additions: (1) Tread depth inspection: This inspection is conducted using a tire tread depth gauge. If the tire is severely worn and the depth does not meet the standard, the vehicle will fail the annual inspection. (2) Vehicle wheelbase inspection: The wheelbase test has been added to prevent private modifications by owners. Modifying the wheelbase is illegal and should not be attempted. (3) Vehicle lifting device: This addition allows for a clearer observation of the vehicle's chassis condition, such as extended wheelbases, which can be easily identified. 2. Five removals: (1) Elimination of electronic parking brake inspection: Due to variations in vehicles and inspectors, multiple scenarios could arise during electronic parking brake inspections. (2) Elimination of headlight deviation inspection: If the headlights are not replaced, deviation issues are unlikely. The new regulations cancel this test, but measurements of low beam, high beam brightness, and color temperature will still be conducted. (3) Elimination of speed detection: There is no longer a need to detect the speedometer's indication error on rollers. Modern LCD dashboards display a wide range of information, and the speed shown is generally very accurate. (4) Elimination of speedometer error detection: The vehicle speed inspection item has been removed, and there is no longer a need to detect the speedometer's indication error on rollers. (5) Elimination of vehicle noise inspection and suspension test: With the addition of lifting devices, it is possible to observe whether the suspension has any issues when the vehicle is lifted.
As a long-time car owner, I find the 2021 annual inspection regulations quite practical. The most noticeable change is the expanded exemption scope. For instance, my regular passenger car is now exempt from annual on-site inspections for the first six years, requiring only an online application for the inspection decal every two years—saving time, effort, and costs. Gone are the days of waiting in long queues; now it’s just a few taps on my phone at home. Vehicles under 10 years old now require biennial inspections, shifting to annual checks only after a decade. New energy vehicles, like electric cars, have even simpler inspections, with a focus on battery safety. The inspection process has also been streamlined, cutting unnecessary steps, though emissions testing is stricter to ensure compliance. I think this policy balances modern convenience with encouraging proper vehicle maintenance, reminding owners not to neglect safety despite the exemptions. Overall, it feels very user-friendly.
