What to Do When the Vehicle License Exceeds the Inspection Validity Period?
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Vehicle owners whose licenses have expired should promptly drive their vehicles and bring the vehicle license to the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to complete the annual inspection process. If the vehicle is within the six-year exemption period from on-site inspection and the annual inspection has expired, you can directly take the vehicle license to the vehicle management office to complete the inspection procedures.
I've personally experienced driving with an expired vehicle inspection certificate once. Back then, I was too busy with work and completely forgot about the deadline. As a result, I got pulled over by traffic police at an intersection, fined 200 RMB and had points deducted from my license. Honestly, never drive on the road after the expiration - if caught, you'll face fines at minimum or even have your vehicle impounded, which really isn't worth it. The best approach is to immediately contact your local DMV or authorized inspection station to schedule a re-inspection service. Bring your vehicle registration certificate, ID card, and the vehicle itself. The inspection includes items like brakes and lights. If your vehicle passes inspection, you can usually get the validity period updated the same day. Remember, the longer you delay, the higher the fine, and it may affect insurance claims. I recommend setting a phone reminder to avoid repeating this mistake.