What to Do When the Vehicle Inspection Validity Period on the Driving License Expires?
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Solutions for an expired vehicle inspection validity period on the driving license: Owners with expired driving licenses should drive their vehicles as soon as possible and bring the original vehicle driving license and the original certificate of compulsory traffic accident liability insurance valid for more than 15 days to the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to complete the annual inspection process. The driving license does not actually have a fixed validity period, as each time the vehicle passes the annual inspection, the validity period on the driving license is updated. Therefore, an expired driving license essentially means the vehicle's annual inspection has expired. The consequences of an expired vehicle annual inspection are as follows: 1. Vehicles that have not undergone the annual inspection on time are not allowed on the road; 2. Driving a vehicle without a timely annual inspection will result in 3 penalty points and a fine; 3. If a vehicle involved in a traffic accident has not undergone the annual inspection, the party responsible will bear full or primary liability, and the insurance company will not compensate; 4. Driving on the road without a timely annual inspection is considered illegal driving and may result in vehicle impoundment; 5. According to the "Mandatory Scrapping Standards for Motor Vehicles," if a motor vehicle fails to obtain the inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the inspection validity period expires, it will be forcibly scrapped.
Oh, as an experienced driver with decades behind the wheel, encountering an expired vehicle inspection certificate isn't anything new. First off, don't rush to hit the road - driving with an expired certificate could get you pulled over by traffic police, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and demerit points. It's best to head straight to the nearest vehicle inspection station for a re-inspection. Just bring your vehicle license, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and ID card. Usually, it costs around 100 yuan, but if it's been expired for too long, you might have to pay some additional fines. Last time my inspection was a week overdue, I got it sorted promptly without much hassle, though it did remind me to set a phone calendar reminder for next year's inspection date. Regular maintenance of your car's lights, brakes, etc., helps it pass inspection smoothly to avoid trouble. If you're really pressed for time, you can have family members handle it for you, but make sure all your personal documents are complete for safety.
