Where to Get the Vehicle Annual Inspection Sticker?
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Vehicle annual inspection stickers can be obtained at the vehicle management office or traffic police station. Below are relevant details about the annual inspection: 1. Conditions: Vehicles whose condition does not match the records on the driving license or registration file, or whose license plates or driving licenses are damaged, incomplete, illegible, or self-made. 2. Notes: The vehicle's exterior must not be modified. The color of window tint or sunshade film should not be too dark (items inside the vehicle should be visible from one meter away; mainly applies to vans and trucks, but not to passenger cars with 5 seats or fewer). Vans and trucks must have enlarged rear license plate numbers. The number of spring leafs cannot be increased or decreased. The number of seats in vans cannot be more or less than specified. A fire extinguisher is required. The cargo compartment of box trucks cannot be modified (no side doors, no roof openings, no tailgate additions). The size of tires cannot be altered, and the tread patterns on tires of the same axle must be consistent. Vehicles with unresolved traffic violations or those impounded by the court cannot undergo annual inspection.
I just bought a used car recently, and the first thing I did was to get the annual inspection sticker. It turns out that the sticker is issued at the motor vehicle inspection station, provided that the vehicle passes the inspection. On the day I went, I brought my vehicle license, compulsory insurance policy, and ID card. After the inspector checked the vehicle and confirmed it was qualified, they directly affixed the sticker to the upper right corner of the windshield. The cost was about 100 to 200 yuan, and the whole process took 40 minutes. I heard that some cities have new policies supporting online appointments and home delivery, but locally, I still had to go in person. Don’t take the sticker placement lightly—if it’s crooked or missing, traffic police can fine you 200 yuan and deduct points, making driving stressful. The annual inspection sticker is valid for one year, and you’ll receive a reminder text a month before it expires. It’s best to arrange things in advance to avoid delays. Although it was my first time and a bit nerve-wracking, following the instructions made it go smoothly.
