What Insurance is Required for Vehicle Inspection?
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When collecting the annual inspection label, the vehicle owner still needs to provide a copy of the compulsory liability insurance policy or an electronic version of the compulsory insurance certificate, the owner's ID card, the vehicle registration certificate, and apply for the annual inspection label at the designated window of the vehicle management office. Before applying for the annual inspection label, be sure to check if the vehicle has any traffic violations. If there are any, handle them first; otherwise, the annual inspection cannot be passed. Below is more related information: 1. On-site inspection: Starting from September 1, 2014, the state implemented new regulations. Vehicles that meet the specified conditions can enjoy a 6-year exemption from on-site annual inspections. This applies to non-commercial small passenger vehicles registered after September 1, 2010 (commercial vehicles require annual inspections every year). Within 6 years, the annual inspection label can be collected every two years without an on-site inspection. Non-commercial vehicles older than 6 years must undergo an annual on-site inspection at the testing facility, including checks for exhaust emissions, appearance, external lighting, etc. 2. Required materials for annual inspection: For personal vehicle inspections, the required documents and items include: the original vehicle registration certificate, a copy of the compulsory insurance policy, a copy of the owner's ID card, the vehicle must be present, a triangular warning sign, and a fire extinguisher. For company vehicle inspections, the required documents and items include: the original vehicle registration certificate, a copy of the compulsory insurance policy, a copy of the agent's ID card, the vehicle must be present, a triangular warning sign, a fire extinguisher, and for official vehicles, a copy of the enterprise code certificate must be attached, along with a completed and stamped "Power of Attorney" form.
I remember last time I went for the vehicle inspection, I almost got stuck because of insurance issues. The main insurance required for the inspection is compulsory traffic insurance, which is mandatory by the state to cover third-party losses in case of traffic accidents. The staff will carefully check if the policy is valid, and both electronic or original copies are acceptable. Without this, the inspection will definitely fail, and you’ll have to reschedule, which is a hassle. I recommend checking the insurance date a week in advance. If it’s expired, renew it immediately—doing it online is convenient and cheap, costing just a few dozen yuan. Also, drive safely to maintain a clean record and avoid premium hikes. Before the inspection, check the car’s exterior and lights to avoid minor issues causing trouble. Having all the materials ready in advance saves time and hassle.
