What are the regulations for annual vehicle inspection?
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Operational passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first five years; after five years, they must be inspected every six months. Below is an introduction to the annual vehicle inspection regulations: 1. Time: For small cars and blue license plate minivans, within the first six years after new vehicle registration, inspection is required every two years; after six years, inspection is required annually; after ten years, inspection is required once a year, and after fifteen years, inspection is required twice a year. For trucks, after registration, inspection is required annually; after ten years, inspection is required twice a year. 2. Regulations: If a vehicle is found by traffic police on the road without an annual inspection, the owner will be fined or the vehicle may be impounded. Additionally, in insurance contracts, vehicles that have not undergone timely annual inspections are considered unqualified, and no claims will be paid in the event of a car accident.
I've been driving for over twenty years and am very familiar with the annual inspection regulations. New cars are exempt from inspection for the first six years, after which they must be inspected annually. The inspection items include critical safety components such as headlight brightness, brake system sensitivity, tire wear, and exhaust emissions. I once failed because the brake pads were too thin and had to get them fixed before passing. You need to bring your vehicle registration certificate and compulsory traffic insurance policy to the DMV or authorized inspection stations, with fees ranging from 80 to 200 yuan depending on the vehicle model. Annual inspections are not just a formality—they help prevent potential traffic accidents. I recommend getting your vehicle serviced one or two weeks in advance, such as replacing bulbs and cleaning the air filter, to improve the pass rate and avoid wasting time. Remember not to delay, or you might end up waiting in long lines at the inspection station, which can be quite frustrating.
