What are the regulations for motor vehicle annual inspections?
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Here are the regulations for motor vehicle annual inspections: 1. Commercial passenger vehicles: Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. 2. Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles: Trucks and large/medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. 3. Small non-commercial passenger vehicles: Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles are exempt from annual inspections within the first 6 years; after 6 years, they must be inspected once a year; after 15 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. 4. Motorcycles: Motorcycles within the first 6 years are exempt from inspections at inspection agencies. When periodic inspections are required, the vehicle owner can directly apply for an inspection compliance label at the public security traffic management department.
When I first bought a car, I was quite confused too. The annual vehicle inspection rules are actually quite straightforward. For private cars, there’s no need for an on-site inspection in the first 6 years—just apply for the inspection mark online or at the vehicle management office every two years, which is both convenient and cost-effective. However, an on-site inspection is required at the 6th, 10th, and 15th years, and after that, you’ll need to visit the inspection station every year. For cars older than 15 years, inspections are required every six months. The inspection covers areas like exterior checks, headlight brightness, brake performance, and exhaust emissions to ensure the car is road-safe. I remember during my first inspection, I almost failed because I hadn’t checked the headlights in advance. I’d advise everyone to pay attention to regular maintenance to avoid repeated queuing and wasted time. Nowadays, all the information is available online, making things much easier.
