What to do if the vehicle annual inspection is overdue?

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DiAthena
07/24/25 7:47pm
If the vehicle annual inspection is overdue, the handling method is: 1. First, deal with traffic violations and overdue inspections. If the vehicle requires an out-of-town inspection, you need to obtain an out-of-town inspection authorization letter from the vehicle's registration location in advance; 2. Go to the corresponding vehicle management office to handle the annual inspection, and you need to bring the vehicle license, a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy, the owner's ID card, and valid proof of this year's vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption. According to the Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations, the owner of the motor vehicle can apply for an inspection compliance mark at the registration location's vehicle management office within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle inspection period. Before applying, the owner must settle all traffic safety violations and accidents related to the vehicle.
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