What are the new vehicle inspection regulations for 2021?
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2021 vehicle inspection regulations state that new vehicles within 6 years are exempt from physical inspection twice (requiring inspection mark application every two years without on-site testing). Vehicles must undergo on-site testing in their 6th and 8th years. For private vehicles over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle remains unchanged. New vehicle inspection schedule: New vehicles require biennial inspection for the first six years, then annual inspection thereafter. The inspection month corresponds to the vehicle's registration month, with a 3-month early inspection window (e.g., for June inspection, available April-June). Early inspection doesn't affect the next cycle. As most people tend to inspect at month-end causing congestion, early month preparation is recommended. Required inspection documents: Vehicle license, compulsory traffic accident liability insurance (copy), inspector's ID card, warning triangle, and fire extinguisher. (Vehicle violations must be cleared, and no modifications allowed). Document notes: The compulsory insurance policy has original and copy pages - the copy must be submitted and will be retained by inspectors. The driver must present their own ID card for inspection.
Last year when I took my car for the annual inspection, I learned about the new regulations updated in 2021, which made things much easier for passenger vehicles with nine seats or fewer. For non-commercial vehicles like mine that are registered for less than 10 years, inspections are only required at the sixth and tenth years, with no need for the hassle in between—saving a lot of time. I remember I used to have to queue up every two years, but now the policy has been optimized, with only vehicles over ten years old requiring annual inspections. They’ve also promoted electronic inspection services, where you can book an appointment via a mobile app—super convenient. Honestly, this policy is meant to reduce burdens and improve efficiency, which I think is great. But I still want to remind everyone to regularly maintain their car’s condition, check things like tires and brakes, and not rely solely on the annual inspection for safety. After all, with simplified rules, you need to be even more careful to avoid difficulties with insurance claims in case of an accident.
