When is the time to collect the annual inspection sticker?
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According to the new regulations, family-use small cars are exempt from on-site inspection for 6 years, but within those 6 years, you still need to collect the annual inspection sticker and environmental protection sticker from the vehicle management office every 2 years. Here is some extended information about motor vehicle annual inspections: 1. Legal basis: Article 32 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" stipulates that the owner of a motor vehicle can apply for an inspection compliance mark at the vehicle management office of the registration location within three months before the expiration of the motor vehicle inspection validity period. 2. Consequences of not inspecting: If a vehicle that has not undergone the annual inspection continues to be driven on the road, it will be subject to a fine and a three-point penalty, and the vehicle will also be impounded. 3. Advance time: The annual inspection of a motor vehicle can be conducted up to three months before the expiration of the driving license. It is best to do it two months or a little over one month in advance, and not wait until there are only a few days left before the inspection expires.
I remember when I first started driving, I went to the DMV for the annual inspection. If the vehicle passed, they would issue an inspection sticker on the spot, which you could directly stick on the upper corner of the windshield. Now the process has been simplified, but the time to receive the sticker remains the same: once the inspection is confirmed as passed, you can get it at the inspection station's window. If there's a crowd, you might have to wait in line for about ten minutes, so it's recommended to go early in the morning to avoid the rush. The sticker is valid for one year, and after applying it, make sure it doesn't obstruct your view—otherwise, you could get into trouble if checked on the road. By the way, booking an inspection online a week in advance can save you hassle. If you fail, you'll have to fix the issues and come back—I learned this the hard way by delaying until it expired and ended up spending more. In short, don’t wait until the last day to get it done; handling it early is safer and more convenient.
