What are the regulations for vehicle annual inspection?
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According to the "Motor Vehicle Safety Technical Inspection Items and Methods", the adjustment of annual inspection items is divided into two parts: private cars and freight vehicles. The details are as follows: 1. Additional inspection step for private cars: The online inspection process for private cars now includes a "safety defect recall" step. If a vehicle has safety issues and is under manufacturer recall, the inspector will notify the owner about the recall situation. Clarification of appearance inspection scope: The new regulations have clarified and relaxed the standards for vehicle appearance inspection, allowing modifications such as grilles, pedals, roof racks, and bumpers during the inspection. 2. Three additions and six reductions for freight vehicles: The annual inspection process for freight vehicles implements a policy of adding three new inspection items while removing six existing ones from the original inspection list.
As a veteran driver with twenty years of experience, I'm quite familiar with the annual inspection regulations. New vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first six years, meaning they don't need to undergo on-site testing, but you still need to collect the inspection sticker on time. Don't forget to submit your ID card and vehicle license to the traffic management platform. After the exemption period, you'll need to visit the inspection station every two years to check exhaust emissions, light brightness, brake sensitivity, and chassis integrity. Bring your documents and go directly; it's best to make an online appointment to avoid queues. Going early can save you from long waits. If you exceed the deadline, you'll be fined 200 yuan per day and receive penalty points. In cases of serious violations, the vehicle may even be towed. I always advise everyone to maintain their cars well so they can pass the annual inspection in one go, saving time and avoiding the hassle and cost of re-inspection. With stricter environmental regulations now, emission standards are higher, so addressing issues early can save you a lot of trouble.
