What color is the motor vehicle inspection compliance label?
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Motor vehicle inspection compliance labels feature background colors of yellow, green, and blue, cycling every three years. Additional information: 1. Inspection color meanings: Inspection stickers use different colors to represent different years, typically following the sequence of yellow, green, and blue. The colors correspond to the year indicated on the inspection sticker, with the color determined by the expiration year of the inspection, following a three-year cycle that is standardized nationwide. 2. Inspection color properties: The color of the inspection sticker does not indicate the vehicle's environmental standard; receiving a yellow inspection sticker does not mean your vehicle is classified as a "yellow label" (high-pollution) vehicle. These colors are designed to assist traffic police in quickly identifying inspection status during enforcement checks, especially when viewing vehicles from a distance where numerical details might be indistinct but colors remain distinguishable.
The motor vehicle inspection sticker is usually that small blue decal. Every year when I went for the annual inspection at the DMV, I had to get one. It's stuck on the top left corner of the windshield, quite noticeable. The blue color is mainly for traffic police to easily check at a glance that the vehicle has passed inspection and is roadworthy. Actually, the color design is quite practical - not as glaring as red and less prone to fading. If you notice someone's sticker color looks off while driving, like faded or not blue anymore, they should probably get it rechecked immediately. I remember one time when the edges of my own sticker turned white, I rushed to get it replaced by the staff. Otherwise, if stopped by traffic police, the fine could be several hundred yuan. Before driving, I always make sure to glance at it to confirm it's still properly attached - wouldn't want it flying off or getting damaged by rain. Safety first, after all.
