What to Do When the Inspection Validity Period on a New Vehicle's License Expires?
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When the inspection validity period on a vehicle's license expires, you should promptly take the vehicle to an inspection station for the annual inspection. According to the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles" (Order No. 102 of the Ministry of Public Security), the owner of a motor vehicle can apply for inspection at the local vehicle management office up to three months before the expiration of the inspection validity period. Below are the relevant details: 1. Annual Inspection Date: The validity period on the license indicates the vehicle's annual inspection date. Although the supplementary page of the vehicle license typically includes a reminder for the annual inspection date, some owners may overlook it and forget the inspection time, leading to overdue inspections. The consequences of an overdue inspection include fines for failing to provide a valid vehicle inspection certificate and potential issues with insurance claims in the event of an accident. Therefore, it is essential to have the vehicle inspected before the validity period expires. 2. Rights During the Inspection Period: Under normal circumstances, the annual vehicle inspection should be conducted before the inspection validity period indicated on the supplementary page of the license, while the insurance is still valid. If a vehicle damage incident occurs during this time (e.g., a scratch or collision at the inspection site), the insurance will cover the damages. However, if the vehicle exceeds the inspection deadline without undergoing inspection and an accident occurs, the insurance company has the right to deny the claim.
