What to Do When the Inspection Validity Period on the Vehicle License Expires?
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If the inspection period on the vehicle license has expired, the vehicle owner can apply for an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered. Below is relevant information about vehicle license inspections. 1. Types of inspection expiration: First, annual inspection expiration. This occurs when the annual inspection is not conducted on time, causing the previous year's inspection validity to expire. Second, vehicle license expiration. This is equivalent to not having a vehicle license at all. 2. Required materials for inspection: Original vehicle license, copy of compulsory traffic insurance, copy of ID card, and the vehicle itself. 3. Inspection process: Exhaust emission test, violation check, deposit payment, exterior inspection, on-site testing, final review, fee payment, and label collection.
As a veteran driver with years of experience, I've encountered the issue of expired vehicle inspection certificates multiple times. The first step is to immediately stop using the vehicle and avoid driving it on the road to prevent being fined, penalized with points, or even having the vehicle impounded by traffic police. Then, promptly check the expiration date on the vehicle inspection certificate to confirm the timeline. Next, visit the local vehicle inspection station for a re-inspection, bringing the original vehicle inspection certificate, ID card, and compulsory traffic insurance policy. If overdue, you'll typically need to pay a fine of around 200 yuan, and in some cities, additional penalty points may be deducted. Once processed, you can proceed with the re-inspection and get the certificate stamped to restore its validity. I recommend setting a phone reminder to check the validity period every six months to avoid forgetting—safe travel should always come first.
