What are the regulations for the annual inspection time of small cars?
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The regulations for the annual inspection time of small cars are as follows: within 6 years, inspect once every 2 years; for cars over 6 years old, inspect once every year; for cars over 15 years old, inspect once every 6 months. If a vehicle is found by traffic police on the road without an annual inspection, the owner will be fined or the vehicle will be impounded. At the same time, in the insurance contract, vehicles that have not been inspected in time are considered unqualified. Once a car insurance accident occurs, no compensation will be provided. This highlights the importance of vehicle annual inspections. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations, motor vehicles should undergo safety technical inspections from the date of registration according to the following periods: 1. For passenger vehicles used for business purposes, inspect once every year within 5 years, and once every 6 months for vehicles over 5 years old; 2. For cargo vehicles and large or medium-sized non-business passenger vehicles, inspect once every year within 10 years, and once every 6 months for vehicles over 10 years old; 3. For small and mini non-business passenger vehicles, inspect once every 2 years within 6 years, once every year for vehicles over 6 years old, and once every 6 months for vehicles over 15 years old.
When it comes to the annual inspection time for small cars, I was completely clueless when I bought my first car. Later, I figured out the rules: for the first 6 years after a new car is registered, it is exempt from on-site inspection, but you need to go to the vehicle management office every two years to apply for an inspection sticker, which is quite convenient and cost-effective. After 6 years but before 10 years, the car must undergo an on-site inspection every two years. Between 10 and 15 years, the inspection frequency increases to once a year. For cars older than 15 years, it becomes more troublesome, requiring an on-site inspection every six months. I recommend setting reminders on your phone; otherwise, delays might result in fines or even penalty points. Safety comes first—inspections check brakes, lights, etc., to avoid risks on the road. I’ve seen friends procrastinate and end up fined and stressed, so timely action is crucial. New car owners should pay extra attention.