What are the new vehicle inspection regulations for family cars in 2020?
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New regulations for car annual inspections: Vehicles exempt from inspection can avoid on-site testing for the first 6 years, only requiring paperwork every two years. From 6-10 years, an annual inspection is required. The new regulations indicate that the inspection cycle for private cars remains unchanged for the first 6 years, while vehicles aged 6-10 years will shift from an annual inspection to a biennial inspection. This means exempt vehicles will have biennial inspections within 10 years, with only the 6th and 8th years requiring on-site testing. Below is an introduction to the vehicle annual inspection content: Commercial passenger vehicles: Within 5 years: annual inspection; over 5 years: inspection every 6 months; Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles: Within 10 years: annual inspection; over 10 years: inspection every 6 months; Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles: Within 6 years: inspection every 2 years; over 6 years: annual inspection; over 15 years: inspection every 6 months.
I think the 2020 vehicle inspection reform is really convenient, especially for family cars. The main change is that since November of that year, new cars don’t need to go to inspection stations for the first 6 years—just apply for an inspection sticker every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 App or website, saving a lot of time and costs. It’s been much easier for me these years, no more taking leave or running around for inspections. Additionally, this rule was introduced because vehicle quality has improved, encouraging people to buy more eco-friendly new cars. However, older cars still need attention: those between 6 and 10 years must be inspected annually, while cars over 10 years old require bi-annual inspections to ensure safety. This reform simplifies life and reminds me to maintain my car regularly to avoid issues like brake or lighting problems that could affect road safety.
