What are the regulations for vehicle annual inspection time?
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Vehicle annual inspection time regulations: 1. For passenger transport vehicles, inspection is required once a year within the first 5 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 5 years; 2. For motorcycles, inspection is required once every 2 years within the first 4 years, and once a year after exceeding 4 years; 3. For trucks and large/medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles, inspection is required once a year within the first 10 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 10 years; 4. For small and mini non-passenger transport vehicles, inspection is required once every 2 years within the first 6 years, once a year after exceeding 6 years, and every 6 months after exceeding 15 years. Annual inspection refers to the safety inspection of vehicles conducted annually or biennially, including comprehensive checks on components such as horns, brakes, axle weight, chassis, ignition system, lighting system, exhaust system, license plate installation, etc.
The car I'm driving now has just turned 4 years old, so the annual inspection requires special attention. For new cars, the first 6 years require an inspection every 2 years, but there's a convenient policy during this period: you only need to apply for the exemption inspection label via the Traffic Management 12123 APP, without actually driving the car to the inspection station. However, once the car is over 6 years old, it must undergo an annual on-site inspection, which includes checks for emissions, brakes, lights, and other items. If you're driving a classic car that's over 15 years old, you'll need to visit the inspection station twice a year. Remember to handle the inspection within 3 months before the endorsement expiration date on your driving license; if you're caught driving with an expired inspection, you'll face points deduction and fines. Just the other day, my neighbor forgot to do the annual inspection, and as a result, their car was impounded for three days, plus they had to pay late fees.
Last week, I just helped a friend with the annual vehicle inspection. Actually, the inspection cycle is clearly defined: For family vehicles with 9 seats or fewer, new cars require procedures every 2 years for the first 6 years, but only need to collect an electronic label for the 2nd and 4th years. After the vehicle reaches 6 years old, it must undergo an annual on-site inspection, with particular attention paid to exhaust emissions and the chassis system. For vehicles over 15 years old, it's even more troublesome, requiring inspections every 6 months. Regarding documents, remember to bring a copy of the compulsory insurance policy and the vehicle license. It's best to book an appointment at the inspection station in advance. I recommend checking the tire tread depth and headlight brightness before the annual inspection to pass in one go and save a lot of hassle.
