What are the penalties for a motor vehicle not being inspected for two years?
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For vehicles that do not undergo annual inspections on time, apart from the lack of safety assurance for driving, the driver will be penalized with 3 demerit points if the vehicle fails the annual inspection within the overdue period. For any traffic accidents caused by vehicles that have not undergone annual inspections on time, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not assume any liability. If a motor vehicle fails to obtain the inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles (equivalent to three annual inspections) after the expiration of the inspection validity period, it will be subject to compulsory scrapping.
I have personal experience to share about failing to inspect my vehicle for two years. Last year, I completely forgot about my car's annual inspection and neglected it for two whole years. Then one day, while driving to buy groceries, I got pulled over by traffic police. They issued me a fine of 500 yuan and deducted 3 points from my license. To make matters worse, my car was towed to the traffic management office, and I had to spend time and money to complete a late inspection, pay the fine, and handle the paperwork. The whole ordeal took three days to resolve. I was really stressed out at the time because without the inspection, my insurance wouldn’t cover any accidents—meaning I’d have to pay out of pocket for any damages, which could be huge. Since then, I’ve developed a good habit: setting a reminder on my phone a month in advance to schedule the inspection. Remember, don’t delay your annual inspection—fines and points are minor compared to the hassle and safety risks. Staying on top of inspections saves both peace of mind and money. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
