What to Do If the Vehicle Annual Inspection Sticker Is Lost?
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Here are the steps to handle the loss of a vehicle annual inspection sticker: If the annual inspection sticker is lost, it can be reissued. Bring the original and a copy of the vehicle registration certificate and the owner's ID card to the local vehicle management office or inspection station in the city where the vehicle is registered. You will need to fill out a reissuance application form explaining the reason for the reissuance. Once approved, a new annual inspection sticker will be printed on-site. Note: In addition to the annual inspection compliance sticker, the upper right corner of the vehicle's front windshield should also display the insurance sticker and the environmental protection sticker to legally drive on the road. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," all vehicles on the road must display the current year's inspection sticker in a visible position on the upper right corner of the front windshield. Vehicles that fail to display the annual inspection compliance sticker as required will be penalized with a 1-point deduction and a fine of 50 yuan.
If the annual inspection sticker is lost, you can simply go to the vehicle management office to get a replacement. You'll need to bring basic documents like the vehicle registration certificate and your ID card. Once there, fill out an application form, pay a small fee, and they'll quickly print a new sticker for you. Remember not to drive without the new sticker, as getting caught by the police could result in a fine of several hundred yuan. Here's how I handled it once: the sticker fell off inexplicably, so I went to the vehicle management office the same day and got it sorted; the process was straightforward, but required some patience for queuing. I recommend using double-sided tape to secure it firmly in the future or taking a photo as a backup. Don't delay with the annual inspection—it not only affects the legality of driving but also relates to whether the safety inspection is properly conducted. Getting it replaced promptly saves you trouble and effort.
