What are the new vehicle inspection regulations in Luoyang?
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On the basis of exempting non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles with 6 seats or fewer from inspection within 6 years, the exemption scope has been expanded to include non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles with 7 to 9 seats (excluding minivans) within 6 years. For non-operational mini and small passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) older than 6 years but less than 10 years, the inspection frequency has been adjusted from once every two years to once every two years. Vehicles involved in fatal accidents or illegally modified and penalized according to law will still be inspected according to the original cycle to ensure their safety performance. Vehicle annual inspection time regulations: Motor vehicles should undergo safety technical inspections according to the following periods from the date of registration: (1) Operational passenger vehicles: once a year within 5 years; once every 6 months if older than 5 years; (2) Trucks and large and medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles: once a year within 10 years; once every 6 months if older than 10 years; (3) Small and mini non-operational passenger vehicles: once every 2 years within 6 years; once a year if older than 6 years; once every 6 months if older than 15 years; (4) Motorcycles: once every 2 years within 4 years; once a year if older than 4 years; (5) Tractors and other motor vehicles: once a year.
From my personal experience as a frequent driver in Luoyang, the new vehicle inspection regulations have indeed simplified the process. Now, for small cars within 10 years, those in the 6-10 year stage only need an inspection every two years, reducing the hassle of frequent visits. My last trip to the inspection station took less than half an hour, mainly checking brake performance, light brightness, and emission levels. I recommend checking your lights and tire tread depth before booking an appointment to avoid delays. The new regulations also emphasize stricter environmental emission standards—if your tailpipe emissions exceed limits, you’ll need repairs and a retest. Regular engine and filter maintenance can prevent such issues, saving time and money while ensuring smoother and safer driving in Luoyang’s urban areas, especially since older cars with proper upkeep have fewer breakdowns.
