What does 'Inspection valid until July 2021' mean?
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For exempted vehicles, no endorsement will be made on the supplementary page of the vehicle license. This is the annual inspection mark. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Inspection content: National regulations stipulate that motor vehicles must regularly pass exhaust emission tests, vehicle appearance, lights, brakes, chassis inspections, etc., and obtain an inspection compliance mark without any traffic violation records. All annual inspection dates are based on the registration date on the vehicle license. Motor vehicles must undergo safety technical inspections according to the following periods from the date of registration, commonly referred to as 'annual inspection' or 'annual review'. 2. Inspection frequency: Small and micro non-operating passenger vehicles within 6 years are inspected every 2 years, those over 6 years are inspected annually, and those over 15 years are inspected every 6 months.
I remember the vehicle inspection was valid until July 2021, which means after that month, your car's inspection expires and can no longer be legally driven on the road. I’m quite familiar with this because I once made the same mistake—after the inspection expired, I was stopped by the police, fined, and almost had points deducted. Regulations vary by location, but annual inspections are typically required once a year. An expired inspection means the car hasn’t passed the latest safety or emissions tests, posing significant risks. I recommend getting it re-inspected at a professional repair shop or testing station one or two weeks in advance—don’t wait until the last minute to avoid complications. Keeping a reminder sticker in the car also helps so you don’t forget. In short, maintaining inspection records and driving safely are fundamental rules.
So the inspection validity is until July 2021, to put it bluntly, after July 31st, the inspection will expire and the car won't be allowed on the road. From my perspective, this inspection thing includes safety and emissions checks. After expiration, the car might have brake issues or emit black smoke. I've also come across many people complaining about forgetting to renew the inspection, getting checked on the highway, not only facing fines and points deducted but also having their insurance invalidated—what a hassle! Remember to check the local transportation department's website one or two months in advance to schedule an appointment. Replace bulbs or fix parts to get the car in good condition before the test. Get it done easily and don't delay things.
