What are the regulations for the 6-year exemption from inspection for passenger cars?
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Detailed regulations for the 6-year exemption from inspection of motor vehicles: The exemption from inspection for non-operational passenger cars and other vehicles within 6 years means that the vehicles are exempt from on-site inspection, but the owner still needs to apply for the inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office, motor vehicle registration service station, or traffic police squadron within the specified period and affix it to the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield. Below is an introduction to the annual inspection: 1. Time: The new regulations have been implemented since September 1, 2014. Eligible vehicles can enjoy the exemption from on-site annual inspection, and newly registered small passenger vehicles are exempt from on-site inspection for 6 years. Please verify the vehicle type, registration date, and annual inspection deadline printed on the vehicle's driving license. 2. After handling traffic violations and accidents: After handling traffic violations and accidents, you can directly apply to the public security traffic management department for the inspection mark, provided that the vehicle has not been involved in any traffic accidents causing casualties. After 6 years, on-site annual inspection is required.
I bought my car the year before last and just went through the exemption inspection process. Actually, the 6-year exemption means that new vehicles don't need to go to the inspection station for physical testing within 6 years, but you must apply for an electronic inspection mark on the Traffic Management 12123 APP every 2 years. Pay special attention to three points: First, it must be a non-commercial passenger vehicle with 9 seats or fewer; second, vehicles involved in accidents causing casualties are not eligible for the exemption; third, vans and vehicles penalized for illegal modifications are excluded. At that time, I directly uploaded the compulsory traffic insurance and vehicle tax proof on the APP, and the electronic mark was generated after approval in half an hour. If you fail to apply on time and get caught, points will be deducted and fines imposed.
Just helped a colleague with the inspection exemption process. The core of the policy is to exempt vehicles from emissions and brake tests within six years, but paperwork must be completed every two years. The key point lies in determining the vehicle's nature—for example, a family car purchased under a company name is still classified as commercial use and thus ineligible for exemption. Additionally, modifications like altered headlights or raised chassis will automatically disqualify the vehicle in the system. It's best to start the process one month in advance, requiring the vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy (electronic version acceptable). When operating on the 12123 APP, remember to select the inspection-exempt vehicle application channel. As of 2023, even the paper inspection sticker is no longer required, but the electronic certificate must be readily available for presentation.
