What to do if the motorcycle inspection is overdue?
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Original driving license, valid original or copy of the compulsory traffic accident liability insurance policy for the current year, and valid proof of payment or exemption of vehicle and vessel tax for the current year. If you forget the annual inspection, you need to make up the inspection as soon as possible. To make up the inspection, you need to go to the inspection station to complete the procedure.
I remember last year when my motorcycle inspection was overdue. I was too busy with work and forgot the deadline, then got caught on the road, fined 200 yuan with penalty points. The process to handle it was actually simple: just go to the local DMV for overdue inspection, bring your ID and vehicle license, queue up to pay the fine (usually calculated based on overdue days, e.g., about 100 yuan for one month). After payment, they'll have your bike fully inspected at a designated station—lights, brakes, tire safety, emissions. If it passes, you get the new inspection sticker immediately. If overdue too long, insurance might lapse, so contact your insurer promptly to pay premiums or renew the policy. Don’t underestimate this—riding an unsafe bike is risky, and worse if insurers deny accident claims. Now I’ve learned: set phone calendar reminders a month early. Regular maintenance like checking tire pressure and oil changes saves hassle too.
