What is the process for exempting vehicles from annual inspection within six years?
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Process for exempting vehicles from annual inspection within six years: 1. The applicant for the exempted vehicle must submit their ID card, application form for motor vehicle inspection label, vehicle license, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance at the vehicle management window or traffic violation handling window; 2. The police officer will accept and review the materials; 3. The duplicate of the vehicle license will be stamped, and the label will be issued. The conditions for the six-year exemption from annual inspection are: 1. The motor vehicle must be a non-operational vehicle; 2. The approved number of passengers for the vehicle must be 6 or fewer; 3. The vehicle type specified on the vehicle license must be a sedan, micro ordinary passenger vehicle, micro off-road passenger vehicle, small ordinary passenger vehicle, small off-road passenger vehicle, or small special passenger vehicle; 4. No traffic accidents resulting in casualties must have occurred during the exemption period.
I just went through this last year, and the process is actually quite simple. For new vehicles within six years, remember to apply for the annual inspection sticker every two years—don’t assume you can completely ignore it. Just open the compulsory traffic insurance APP or the traffic police 12123 platform, upload your valid compulsory insurance policy and vehicle/vessel tax certificate. A crucial note: make sure all traffic violations are settled before applying! After submission, approval usually takes two to three days, with the paper sticker mailed to your home and the electronic version updated in the APP. However, if your vehicle has been involved in a fatal accident or has modifications like alloy wheels or bumpers, you can’t use this exemption channel. Oh, and remember to keep space on the duplicate of your vehicle license for the stamp—my friend messed up on that last time.
As someone who interacts with car owners daily, I've noticed many misunderstandings about the exemption policy. The key point is: exemption from on-site inspection ≠ no need to complete procedures! In the second and fourth years after purchasing a new car, you must apply for an inspection certificate. Using a mobile phone is the most convenient method: log in to 12123, find the entry for exempt vehicles to apply for the inspection label, ensure your insurance is valid and there are no traffic violation records, and when uploading photos of the vehicle license, make sure all four corners are captured. For new energy vehicles, remember to clearly note it. The process from application to receiving the electronic label usually takes no more than 72 hours, but it's advisable to complete it a month in advance to avoid last-minute rush.
Just helped my younger cousin with this a couple of days ago. Turns out post-95s really don't know how to use web pages. Actually, the whole process can be done via mobile: Open Alipay and search for vehicle inspection service → Select exempted vehicles → Fill in license plate number and last six digits of engine number → The system automatically verifies insurance status → Remember to turn on flash when uploading ID photos to prevent glare. Important reminder: Don't even try if you've modified headlights or spoilers, or if you drive a minivan or vehicle with over 6 seats - the system will reject it outright. Nowadays, it's all electronic labels so no need to stick them on the windshield, but it's best to screenshot the electronic certificate from 12123 and save it in your album. Just show the image when inspected.
