What does the inspection validity period until April 2021 mean?
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Inspection validity period until April 2021 refers to the vehicle's annual inspection being valid until the end of April 2021. Below are relevant details: 1. According to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations": Article 49 states that the motor vehicle owner may apply for an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle inspection validity period. 2. Conditions required for application: Before applying, the motor vehicle owner must resolve all road traffic safety violations and accidents related to the vehicle. When applying, the motor vehicle owner must fill out an application form and submit the vehicle license, compulsory motor vehicle traffic accident liability insurance certificate, vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption certificate, and motor vehicle safety technical inspection compliance certificate.
The inspection validity until April 2021 refers to the deadline for the vehicle's annual inspection. My car encountered the same situation last year. It essentially means you must complete the annual inspection stamp before April 30, 2021. If you exceed the deadline and still drive on the road, the police will directly deduct 3 points and fine you 200 yuan. In severe cases, the vehicle may even be impounded. This date is printed on the duplicate of the vehicle's registration certificate. Last year, I went to the inspection station 20 days in advance to queue up, as the inspection involves testing items like lights, brakes, and exhaust emissions. If any rectification is needed, you might have to make two trips. A special reminder: don’t wait until the last few days to go. System entry and payment processing take time, and if delayed, it could be considered as missing the inspection, which would be a big hassle.
I specifically reminded my neighbor who just bought a used car: the inspection validity period until April 2021 is the final deadline for the vehicle's annual inspection. To draw an analogy, it's like the expiration date on food packaging—once it passes, the car can no longer legally be driven. The key point is that this date refers to the last day of the calendar month, not the beginning of April. Missing the inspection deadline not only risks fines and penalty points but also leads to mandatory scrapping if the vehicle goes uninspected for three years. I once encountered an owner who thought 'by April' meant the deadline was April 1st, only to find out after inspecting in late March that the certificate wouldn’t take effect until May, wasting a whole month. My advice is to start preparing inspection materials three months in advance to avoid last-minute chaos.
