What are the penalties for a few days overdue in annual vehicle inspection?
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If a vehicle's inspection is overdue by less than three months, it can be directly rectified with only a verbal warning and no fine. If the inspection is overdue for more than three months but less than two years, a fine ranging from 50 to 200 yuan will be imposed, along with a deduction of 3 points. Below is more relevant information: Relevant legal provisions: 1. Article 95 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states that if a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a motor vehicle license plate, does not carry an inspection compliance mark or insurance mark, or does not carry the vehicle registration certificate or driver's license, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the motor vehicle, notify the party to provide the corresponding plates, marks, or complete the necessary procedures, and may impose penalties in accordance with Article 90 of this Law. If the party provides the corresponding plates, marks, or completes the necessary procedures, the motor vehicle shall be promptly returned. 2. Intentionally covering, damaging, or not installing the motor vehicle license plate in accordance with regulations shall be penalized in accordance with Article 90 of this Law. 3. Article 90 states that if a motor vehicle driver violates the road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules, they shall be given a warning or fined not less than 20 yuan but not more than 200 yuan. If this Law provides otherwise, penalties shall be imposed in accordance with those provisions.
My vehicle's annual inspection had just expired for two days when I was pulled over by traffic police for a check, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points. The officer explained that even one day overdue counts as a violation nationwide, depending on whether you're driving. I rushed to the inspection station to complete the overdue annual check, which took most of the day. Luckily, I didn't delay further, or my car insurance might have become void, leaving me uncovered in case of accidents. I recommend preparing for your annual inspection at least one month in advance—don't be as forgetful as I was. Now, I set annual reminders to avoid fines and ensure critical safety components like brakes and lights are functioning properly, guaranteeing road safety.
Last year, I bought a new car and encountered my first situation of the annual inspection being overdue by three days. I panicked at the time and asked an experienced driver friend about it. He said it would be fine to go for the inspection in a few days, but on my way to the testing station, my car was caught by a traffic camera, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and 3 penalty points sent to my home. My friend warned me that delaying it further could not only lead to more fines but also risk having my car impounded, and in severe cases, affect insurance or incur higher fees for expedited annual inspection. I immediately went to complete the overdue inspection. The process was simple: just bring the vehicle license and ID card to the testing station, queue up for the inspection, and it cost a few hundred yuan. Since then, I've set a calendar reminder on my phone to plan ahead, saving both money and hassle.
