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.
I just went through this last year. The vehicle inspection deadline at the DMV is calculated based on the vehicle's registration month. For new cars within six years, you can apply for the exemption inspection during the registration month or the following month. For vehicles older than six years, you must complete the on-site inspection within three months before the registration month. For example, if your car was registered in October, you can get it inspected anytime from July to October. Time requirements may vary slightly by region, so it's best to call your local DMV in advance to confirm specific requirements. Missing the deadline may result in late fees and could affect your ability to drive the vehicle.
It depends on the vehicle type. For ordinary family cars, they are exempt from on-site inspections for the first six years, only requiring an electronic label application every two years; 7-9 seater vehicles require biennial on-site inspections; trucks and buses must undergo annual inspections. Inspection stations usually accept vehicles three months in advance, and your vehicle license's supplementary page indicates the next inspection date. My cousin delayed until the end of the month and ended up in a long queue. A reminder: vehicles with modified chassis lighting or unresolved injury-causing accidents won't pass the inspection line.
