What happens if a sedan fails its annual inspection on time?
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There are mainly two consequences if a sedan fails its annual inspection on time, which are: 1. Once the deadline is exceeded, the vehicle cannot be driven on the road. Only after passing the annual inspection can it continue to be driven, otherwise it will be fined and points will be deducted. 2. If the vehicle continues to be driven without undergoing the annual inspection and is caught by traffic police, it will be directly impounded. Additional information: The supplementary page of the vehicle's driving license has an expiration date for the annual inspection, which only indicates the month without specifying a particular day. Therefore, the annual inspection can be conducted anytime within that month. However, it's important to note: The start time of the vehicle's annual inspection is based on the date of license plate registration, not the purchase date of the vehicle.
A while ago, I forgot about my vehicle's annual inspection and only remembered it a month after the due date. I was stopped by traffic police while driving on the road, fined 200 yuan, and had 3 points deducted from my license. I regretted it so much. My car was also towed to the inspection station for a belated check, which took me most of the day to sort out. My insurance friend told me that if an accident had happened during this period, the insurance company wouldn't have paid a single penny, leading to even greater losses. After the due date, the car's condition might have issues, like ineffective brakes or excessive exhaust emissions, making it dangerous to drive. I later set a phone reminder to get the inspection done a week early every year, saving time, hassle, and ensuring safety. After driving for so many years, I've learned that timely annual inspections are crucial—don't be lazy like I was.
When I first started driving, I didn't realize the importance of annual vehicle inspections. A few days overdue, I got into an accident, and the insurance company outright refused to pay, leaving me with thousands in repair costs—heartbreaking. Now I've learned my lesson: being overdue might cost you a fine of a hundred or two, not to mention points deducted from your license, and worst of all, if your vehicle is caught, traffic police have the right to tow it away. Always check your inspection date—just look it up in the traffic management app. My advice: don't gamble with it. Regular maintenance reduces the risk of overdue inspections. Driving safety comes first, and annual inspections are your safety net—never delay them.
