What to do if the vehicle's annual inspection is forgotten for one month
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If the vehicle's annual inspection is forgotten for one month, it needs to be re-inspected as soon as possible and cannot be driven on the road. The vehicle owner should personally submit a written application for re-inspection to the traffic police department and promptly conduct the annual inspection at the vehicle inspection station. For vehicles that have exceeded the annual inspection period by less than one year, there will be no penalties when completing the annual inspection procedures at the vehicle management department. According to relevant regulations: passenger transport vehicles must be inspected once a year within 5 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 5 years; trucks and large or medium-sized non-passenger transport vehicles must be inspected once a year within 10 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 10 years; small and mini non-passenger transport vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within 6 years, once a year after exceeding 6 years, and once every 6 months after exceeding 15 years.
My car's annual inspection was overdue by a month, and I'm a bit nervous, worried about fines and safety implications. I quickly contacted the local vehicle management office to clarify the re-inspection process. Usually, you just need to bring the vehicle license and insurance policy, and might be fined a hundred or two. Overdue annual inspections carry significant risks—being caught on the road could result in points deduction, and insurance may easily become invalid, complicating matters in case of an accident. I forgot once last year, and now I set an annual inspection reminder on my phone, which works well. Before the re-inspection, make sure your car is in good condition to avoid minor issues holding you back, like ensuring the brake lights work. Remember, safety always comes first—don't procrastinate, handle it early to drive with peace of mind.
