What is the 10-Year Inspection Exemption Policy?
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There is no 10-year inspection exemption policy for vehicles. Instead, new vehicles within the first 6 years can be exempted from inspection twice (requiring an inspection label application every two years without the need for an on-site vehicle inspection). At the 6th and 8th years, the vehicle must undergo an on-site inspection. For private cars over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies: once a year for vehicles aged 10 to 15 years, and once every six months for vehicles over 15 years old. Regarding the scope of exemption: the new regulation includes 7 to 9-seater non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) within the 6-year exemption period. For non-operational small and micro passenger vehicles (excluding minivans) over 6 but under 10 years old, the inspection frequency is adjusted from once a year to once every two years. Relevant regulations: "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": (1) Article 15: The safety technical inspection of motor vehicles shall be conducted by motor vehicle safety technical inspection institutions. These institutions shall inspect motor vehicles according to national safety technical inspection standards and bear legal responsibility for the inspection results. (2) Article 17: When a registered motor vehicle undergoes a safety technical inspection, if the registered contents on the motor vehicle's license do not match the actual condition of the vehicle, or if the mandatory third-party liability insurance certificate is not provided as required, the inspection shall not be passed.
I've bought a new car in recent years and truly appreciate the benefits of the 10-year exemption from annual inspections. It means that for the first 10 years after purchasing a new car, owners don't need to queue up at the vehicle management office every year for inspections - just once every two years instead. This is so user-friendly for regular car owners like us, saving time, effort, and money. In the past, we had to take time off work and spend half a day on this hassle every year, but now it's much easier. However, it's important to note this only applies to private passenger vehicles, not minivans or vehicles with more than 7 seats. I think this policy encourages people to choose new cars and also reflects that vehicle quality has become more reliable.
