What happens if a vehicle is caught driving with an expired annual inspection?
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Vehicles that fail to undergo the annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road; driving without a timely inspection will result in 3 penalty points and a fine; if an accident occurs involving a vehicle that has not undergone the annual inspection, the party involved will bear full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate; driving without a timely annual inspection is considered illegal and may result in the vehicle being impounded; according to the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," if a vehicle fails to obtain the inspection compliance mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the inspection validity period expires, it will be forcibly scrapped. The first annual inspection for a passenger car is required when it reaches six years of age. Non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles, including family cars older than 6 years but less than 10 years, must undergo an inspection every two years. For a vehicle that has just reached six years, the annual inspection requires driving the vehicle to the inspection station with the ID card, vehicle license, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance policy for inspection. Upon passing, a certification form will be issued, which, along with the carried documents, must be submitted to the relevant window to obtain the annual inspection sticker. During the annual inspection, the vehicle management office will check the vehicle's lights. If the lights are found to be too dim or too bright, the vehicle will be deemed unqualified and will not pass the inspection. If the lights are too dim, check the lighting circuit and bulbs for aging, and replace the relevant parts if necessary. If xenon lights have been installed, it is recommended to revert to the original headlights before the inspection to pass the test.
