What to do if the vehicle annual inspection is overdue by a few days?
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Bring the vehicle registration certificate and the original copy of the motor vehicle traffic accident compulsory insurance policy valid for more than 15 days to the local vehicle management office for processing. If the annual inspection is not completed by the due date, the previous year's inspection validity will expire. Vehicles without a valid annual inspection are not allowed to drive on the road. This overdue status is equivalent to not having a vehicle registration certificate. Vehicles without a registration certificate are also not permitted to drive on the road.
When my car's annual inspection was overdue by a few days, I immediately parked it at home to avoid being fined by the police. I called the local vehicle inspection station to schedule an appointment, which could usually be arranged for the same day or the next. The inspection process was quite quick, but a small fine was unavoidable, usually ranging from a few dozen to a little over a hundred yuan. After completion, they would update the documents, and the insurance would remain valid. Later, I installed a reminder app that alerts me a month in advance every year to avoid forgetting. Driving with an overdue inspection is highly risky, as insurance might not cover accidents, which is really not worth it. If you're usually busy, you can ask a friend to help keep track of the inspection date—it becomes much easier once you develop the habit.
