What is the vehicle inspection period at the DMV?
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It is necessary to conduct regular vehicle safety inspections through annual vehicle inspections. Different types of vehicles have different inspection periods. Below is relevant information about the inspection periods: 1. Small and micro non-commercial passenger vehicles: Inspect once every 2 years within the first 6 years; once every year after exceeding 6 years; twice every year after exceeding 15 years. 2. Commercial passenger vehicles: Inspect once every year within the first 5 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 5 years. 3. Trucks and large or medium non-commercial passenger vehicles: Inspect once every year within the first 10 years; once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years. 4. Motorcycles: Inspect once every 2 years within the first 4 years; once every year after exceeding 4 years.
The first six years with a new car are actually quite hassle-free. You only need to apply for the inspection compliance sticker every two years, without having to drive the car to the inspection station for testing. Remember to do it within the registration month or one month before or after. By the sixth year, you'll need to take the car to the inspection station for a check. After that, vehicles within ten years must undergo an annual inspection. For cars older than fifteen years, extra attention is needed as they require a bi-annual inspection. Don't forget to settle any traffic violations in advance and bring your vehicle license and compulsory traffic insurance policy when handling the procedures.
