What are the penalties for not inspecting a car for two years?

[SpencerDella]

If a car has not been inspected for more than two years, the owner will face a fine, a deduction of 3 points, and the vehicle may be impounded. The owner must bring relevant documents and procedures to the traffic police department within 30 days to handle the matter and apply for a supplementary vehicle inspection. However, the vehicle can only be moved by towing and is not allowed to be driven on the road. Relevant information about vehicle annual inspection is as follows: Introduction: Vehicle annual inspection (Vehicles-inspection), also known as motor vehicle inspection. Depending on the nature of the vehicle's use, the inspection items and scope may vary. Inspection items: According to the definition in RB/T218-2017 "Requirements for the Qualification and Assessment of Inspection and Testing Institutions—Motor Vehicle Inspection Institutions," motor vehicle inspections include three categories: motor vehicle safety technical inspection, motor vehicle emission inspection, and comprehensive vehicle performance inspection.

[Maeve]

I've got experience with this! If your car hasn't undergone annual inspection for two years, you're in big trouble. First off, if caught by traffic police on the road, you'll get 3 demerit points and a 200 yuan fine. But that's not all—your compulsory traffic insurance will become invalid immediately. If an accident happens, the insurance company won't pay a penny, leaving you to cover all repair costs yourself. The scariest part is that your car might be forcibly scrapped. Last year, my neighbor's old Buick Excelle couldn't even get a late inspection after three years of neglect. And don't think parking it at home solves anything—the vehicle records get automatically locked, preventing any ownership transfer. My advice: get it inspected ASAP. Make sure to clear all traffic violations first. Right now, inspection stations have queues lasting at least half a day, so go early!

[McDawson]

Oh, this is definitely not something to be taken lightly. The biggest issue with a vehicle that hasn't been inspected for two years is actually the safety risks—hidden dangers like tire aging and brake failure often go unnoticed. Once, I drove a friend's uninspected car, and the ABS light suddenly came on during a turn, giving me a real scare. The legal consequences are severe too: fines are just the beginning; the key issue is that your driving license becomes invalid, and you'll be held fully responsible in case of an accident. The other day at the auto repair shop, I saw a BMW that hadn't been inspected for two years—its emissions were three times over the limit, and fixing the catalytic converter alone cost over 8,000 yuan. A word of advice: check your lights and brake pads before the inspection, or you might make a wasted trip and end up paying extra for a re-inspection.

[SiennaDella]

Two years without inspection is equivalent to abandoning the vehicle's legal status. First, you'll face a fine of over 1,000 yuan, and some cities also charge late fees. If caught by traffic cameras 12 times without an annual inspection, your driver's license will be revoked, requiring a retest. The vehicle will be blacklisted by traffic authorities and will definitely be caught on elevated roads. Last year, I helped a friend deal with an uninspected car—it took three trips to resolve: first clearing violations, then buying insurance, and finally passing the inspection. It took over a week, and the chauffeur fee alone cost 500 yuan. Remember to replace the fire extinguisher before the inspection—checks are particularly strict now. From a safety perspective, long-unserviced brake fluid may deteriorate, increasing the risk of skidding in rainy weather.