What to Do If the Vehicle Inspection Is Overdue?
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Overdue vehicle inspection requires payment of a fine before the inspection can be conducted. According to Article 47, Paragraph 4 of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Management Measures,' vehicles that fail to undergo safety technical inspections within the prescribed period will be subject to a warning or fine by the public security traffic management department. Documents required for annual inspection: Original copy of the 'Motor Vehicle Driving License'; Original valid compulsory traffic accident liability insurance policy for the current year; Valid tax payment or tax exemption certificate for vehicle and vessel tax for the current year; Original personal identification document. Penalties for overdue vehicle inspection: Vehicles that fail to undergo annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road; Driving a vehicle without timely annual inspection results in 3 penalty points and a fine; In the event of a traffic accident involving a vehicle that has not undergone annual inspection, the party involved bears full or primary responsibility, and the insurance company will not compensate; Driving without timely annual inspection is considered illegal driving and may result in vehicle impoundment; According to the 'Compulsory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles,' if a motor vehicle fails to obtain an inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period, it will be forcibly scrapped. Currently, the 'deferred handling' policy for driver's license renewal and vehicle inspection during the pandemic prevention and control period, introduced by the public security traffic management department, continues to apply. No penalties will be imposed for overdue driver's license renewal, overdue inspection, or overdue vehicle inspection. The specific resumption period will be determined separately based on the pandemic situation.
I've also experienced overdue vehicle inspection, don't delay as penalties increase over time. For example, exceeding 30 days incurs a 100-200 yuan fine, while several months overdue can reach 500 yuan. Immediately check your vehicle status: use the APP or visit the DMV website to check overdue duration, then prepare your vehicle license and ID for reinspection at the testing station. Avoid driving there to prevent being caught - take a taxi or ask a friend. There might be additional fees but it's cheaper than fines. Overdue inspection increases safety risks, like faulty brake lights raising accident chances, and insurance may not cover subsequent issues. The system updates quickly after reinspection - set phone calendar reminders for next time and conduct regular self-checks to prevent forgetting again.
