What does it mean when the safety technical inspection exceeds the validity period?
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Safety technical inspection exceeding the validity period means that the vehicle inspection validity period has passed without timely annual inspection. After the vehicle inspection time expires, it is necessary to go to the vehicle management office as soon as possible to handle the annual inspection. For vehicles that exceed the annual inspection period by less than one year, if the annual inspection procedures are not completed at the vehicle management department, penalties will be imposed. The following is relevant information: 1. Expiration of validity period: When the inspection validity period on the vehicle's driving license expires, the owner should go to the inspection station as soon as possible for the annual inspection. According to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 102), the owner of a motor vehicle can apply for inspection at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle inspection validity period. 2. Consequences of overdue annual inspection: The consequences of overdue annual inspection, in addition to being fined for failing to provide a valid vehicle inspection certificate, also include obstacles to insurance claims after accidents. Therefore, the vehicle must be sent for inspection before the inspection validity period expires.
Once my vehicle's safety technical inspection was overdue, meaning the safety check time had passed without a re-inspection. I was stopped and fined that time, which was really frustrating. It means the vehicle's condition doesn't meet the national requirements and isn't legally allowed on the road. There are many risks: aging parts could cause brake or light failures, and insurance won't cover accidents on the road; you might also get points deducted or have your vehicle impounded. I recommend setting a phone reminder to check regularly and go to the inspection station promptly when it's due. Don't be like me, trying to save money until you get fined—handling it on time saves trouble and safety issues, which is better for everyone.