What to Do If a Car Hasn't Undergone Inspection for Over Two Years?
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If a car hasn't undergone inspection for over two years, its registration will be automatically revoked. To reinstate it, late fees, road maintenance fees, and corresponding fines must be paid. Below is relevant information: 1. Information 1: Private cars enjoy a policy of exemption from inspection for the first six years, but they must collect an annual inspection sticker every two years (i.e., inspection every two years). After six years, they must be inspected annually; after 15 years, they must be inspected every six months. 2. Information 2: If a motor vehicle (excluding large passenger vehicles and school buses) cannot be inspected at its registered location due to special circumstances, the vehicle owner can apply to the local vehicle management office for an entrusted inspection qualification sticker. Before applying, the owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle. When applying, the vehicle registration certificate or driving license must be submitted. If the registered details on the driving license do not match the actual condition of the vehicle during a safety inspection, or if the compulsory third-party liability insurance certificate is not provided as required, the inspection will not be passed.
I was really panicked when I realized my car hadn't been inspected for over two years. I was too busy moving houses in the past two years and completely forgot about it. Later, I found out that the insurance company directly refused to cover me, and I'd be fully liable if I got into an accident. When I drove on the road, I was stopped by traffic police, fined over 2,000 yuan, and my car was temporarily impounded. To resolve it, I rushed to the local DMV for a late inspection. First, I had to pay a hefty late fee and fine, then queue up for a vehicle condition check. The staff told me the brake light was broken, so I had to fix it and come back for another inspection—it took several days in total. Remember to bring your vehicle license, ID card, and insurance policy early, or the queue will be too long. I later set a phone reminder to get the annual inspection done a month in advance every year—it saves both hassle and money. Now, my friends have all learned this trick to avoid laziness.
