What are the penalties for overdue vehicle inspection?

[McEmersyn]

According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law", when driving a motor vehicle that has not passed the annual inspection on the road, the traffic management department of the public security organ will detain the motor vehicle in accordance with the law, urge the party concerned to make up the inspection within a time limit, and may impose a corresponding fine on the motor vehicle driver and deduct 3 points. The following is the relevant content introduction: Overdue inspection: If a motor vehicle that has not passed the annual inspection is driven on the road, it will cause great safety hazards to road traffic. Vehicles that have not passed the annual inspection will be strictly punished in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. 2. Relevant regulations: (1) Passenger vehicles for operation shall be inspected once a year within 5 years; after 5 years, they shall be inspected once every 6 months. (2) Trucks and large and medium-sized non-operating passenger vehicles shall be inspected once a year within 10 years; after 10 years, they shall be inspected once every 6 months.

[CatherineLynn]

I've been driving for over 20 years with extensive experience, but I never take the annual vehicle inspection lightly. Once I forgot and my inspection expired for a month—I was stopped by traffic police while driving, fined 200 yuan, and received 1 penalty point. My car was also ordered to be parked, forcing me to pay for towing to the inspection station, which was both time-consuming and costly. Driving without a valid inspection can lead to serious issues like brake failure, especially dangerous on highways. A friend of mine had his car impounded for being six months overdue, and his insurance became invalid—he had to pay for repairs out of pocket after an accident. Since then, I set calendar reminders well in advance for annual inspections and even help neighbors check their dates—safety comes first, fines are minor, so I remind everyone not to cut corners and risk major consequences.

[VanOscar]

I bought my car just three years ago, but with the fast-paced life and busy work, I forgot about the annual inspection time. I was two months overdue when I drove to work and got pulled over by the traffic police. They issued a fine of 200 yuan and deducted 1 point from my license. I was so anxious I could only stomp my feet—the fine itself was a small matter, but dealing with it took half a day of queuing, affecting my work progress. A friend told me he was three months overdue and got fined 500 yuan, with his car impounded in a parking lot. He had to pay storage fees and arrange for a tow truck to retrieve it, which was even worse. The key issue is that insurance might refuse to cover damages if, for example, you scrape someone else’s car, leaving you to pay the repair costs out of pocket. Now, I use a mobile app to set an alarm reminder for the annual inspection date—it’s convenient and worry-free, ensuring no delays. New car owners should learn this trick to avoid trouble, maintain their car’s condition, and ensure safe travel. That’s what really matters.

[BellaLynn]

Vehicles that fail the annual inspection on time are typically fined 200 to 500 RMB with 1 driving license point deducted according to traffic laws; those overdue for more than three months may be impounded or even scrapped, affecting daily transportation. Driving an uninspected vehicle poses significant risks—excessive emissions or brake failures can easily lead to accidents. I've seen cases where expired insurance left drivers paying thousands out of pocket after an accident. It's advisable for owners to regularly check inspection dates using traffic management apps to avoid delays. Safe driving is paramount—don't underestimate what may seem like a minor fine.

[StLincoln]

With children at home, I pay extra attention to car safety. Once, I forgot the vehicle inspection deadline and was fined 200 yuan with 1 penalty point by traffic police. The thought of driving with unchecked component risks like worn tires on highways terrifies me. Insurance becomes void after expiration, making claim settlements difficult. My neighbor Xiao Li had a scrape after expiration and was denied compensation, spending over 2,000 yuan on repairs. Since then, I check my car's condition monthly and schedule inspection services in advance, feeling much safer when driving with kids. I recommend family car owners set electronic reminders or place windshield stickers to handle inspections early—never gamble with overdue inspections.