What procedures are required for the second year of a small car's 2-year exemption from inspection?
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In the second year of a small car's 2-year exemption from inspection, you need to fill out the "Motor Vehicle Inspection Mark Application Form" and bring the vehicle's license, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption certificate for processing. Regulations regarding annual inspection: For new cars within 6 years, they can be exempted from inspection twice. In the 6th and 8th years, the vehicle must undergo an inspection at the testing station. For private cars over 10 years old, the original inspection cycle still applies: annual inspection for vehicles between 10 and 15 years old, and semi-annual inspection for vehicles over 15 years old. Cases where annual inspection fails: When a registered motor vehicle undergoes a safety technical inspection, if the registration details recorded in the vehicle's license do not match the actual condition of the vehicle, or if the compulsory third-party liability insurance certificate is not provided as required, the inspection will not be passed.
I just completed the second-year exemption inspection procedure for my car last year, and it was quite simple. For new cars, the first six years are exempt from on-site inspections, but you need to apply for the inspection decal every two years via the Traffic Management 12123 App. No need to visit the vehicle management office—just upload photos of the vehicle license and compulsory insurance policy information in the App, provided all traffic violations are handled and fines paid. In my case, the review was approved in two days, and the electronic decal was sent to my phone. Printing it out and sticking it on the car window ensures compliance. A reminder: don’t delay too long—if it expires, you could face a 50-yuan fine and penalty points if caught driving, which is a hassle. You can regularly check the annual inspection reminders in the App to ensure your insurance is valid, making it worry-free and effortless. This policy is quite user-friendly—just follow the requirements, and everything will be fine.
