What are the new regulations for vehicle annual inspection after 6 years in 2020?
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Include non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats (excluding minivans) within the 6-year exemption range. Below are relevant details about the annual inspection: 1. Conditions: Vehicles whose condition does not match the driving license or archive records, or whose license plates/driving licenses are damaged/incomplete, have illegible text, or feature self-made imitation plates. 2. Notes: The vehicle's exterior must not be modified. The color of window sunshade/anti-explosion films cannot be too dark (interior items should be visible from 1 meter away; mainly applies to minivans and trucks - irrelevant for passenger cars with ≤5 seats). Minivans and trucks must display enlarged rear license plate numbers. The number of spring leaf plates cannot be increased/decreased. Minivan seats cannot be added/removed. Fire extinguishers are mandatory. Box truck compartments cannot be modified (no side/roof doors or tailgates may be added). Tire sizes cannot be altered, and tread patterns must match on the same axle. Vehicles with unresolved traffic violations or court impoundments cannot undergo inspection.
I specifically researched this policy last year because my family car just turned 6 years old. Since 2020, new regulations have been implemented, changing the inspection frequency for private vehicles aged 6 to 10 years from annual to biennial checks, which really saves a lot of hassle. However, it's important to note that exemption from on-site inspection doesn't mean no action is required—you still need to apply for the inspection compliance mark every two years on time. For vehicles over 10 years old, the old rule of annual inspections still applies, but for those over 15 years, inspections become semi-annual. It's best to bind your vehicle information using the Traffic Management 12123 APP, as the system will remind you in advance when inspections are due, helping you avoid overdue penalties. Of course, if the vehicle has been involved in a major accident or illegally modified, the old regulations still apply.
