What are the new regulations for vehicle annual inspections in 2021?

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According to the measures to deepen the reform of decentralization, management, and services, in addition to adjusting the annual inspection items for 2021, the Ministry of Public Security also adjusted the annual inspection cycle and exemption scope for vehicles on November 20, 2020. The details are as follows: Exemption scope: The exemption scope for motor vehicles has been expanded from the original 6 years and within for vehicles with 6 seats or fewer to non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles with 7-9 seats. That is to say, after November 20, non-operational small and mini passenger vehicles under 6 years old with 7-9 seats will be eligible for the exemption policy. Inspection cycle: Vehicles exempt from inspection can avoid on-site inspections for the first 6 years, only requiring procedures every two years, and from 6-10 years, an annual inspection is required. The inspection cycle for private vehicles remains unchanged for the first 6 years, while vehicles aged 6-10 years will change from an annual inspection to a biennial inspection. In other words, exempted vehicles will have biennial inspections within 10 years, but only the sixth and eighth years require on-site inspections.