What is the deadline for sedan annual inspection?
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The deadline for sedan annual inspection is once every 2 years for vehicles within 6 years, once every year for vehicles over 6 years, and twice every year for vehicles over 15 years. The regulations for annual inspection deadlines and timing for other vehicles are as follows: Annual inspection for other vehicles: For trucks and large or medium-sized non-operational passenger vehicles, the inspection is once every year for vehicles within 10 years, and once every 6 months for vehicles over 10 years. For motorcycles, the inspection is once every 2 years for vehicles within 4 years, and once every year for vehicles over 4 years. Regulations for annual inspection timing: The owner of the vehicle can apply for the inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within 3 months before the expiration of the vehicle inspection validity period. In other words, if a vehicle is due for annual inspection in June, the inspection can be conducted in April, May, or June.
I remember when I bought my new car, the first five years were really hassle-free with no need for annual inspections. It wasn't until the sixth year that I had to start getting the car inspected every year. The deadline is based on the registration month shown on the vehicle registration certificate. For example, if the car was registered in February, then the annual inspection must be completed within February each year. If you fail to get the inspection done on time and get caught driving, you could face a 200-yuan fine and penalty points. Even worse, if the annual inspection is overdue, it could affect your compulsory traffic insurance claims. The first time I had to do the annual inspection, I almost missed the deadline. Luckily, a friend reminded me, and I went to the inspection station in time to get the brakes and emissions checked—otherwise, I wouldn't have felt safe driving. I recommend car owners set a phone reminder for their registration month to book an inspection early, saving time and avoiding trouble. Over the years, I've seen many accidents caused by neglecting annual inspections, so developing this habit is crucial.
