Why Are Pickup Trucks Mandatorily Scrapped After 15 Years?
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Pickup truck scrapping policy: Some regions have introduced regulations canceling the mandatory 15-year scrapping rule for pickup trucks, implementing the standard of scrapping after 600,000 kilometers for private vehicles, with no limit on the scrapping age. Below are the relevant details: 1. New regulations: The 15-year scrapping rule has not been completely abolished. New pickup trucks are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years, requiring an annual 'stamp' at the vehicle management office during the first 6 years, annual inspections from years 7 to 15, and inspections every six months after 15 years. Pickup trucks that fail to meet inspection standards or exceed 600,000 kilometers need to be scrapped. 2. Pickup truck scrapping and deregistration: The applicant must send the vehicle to be scrapped to a qualified motor vehicle recycling company for dismantling and obtain the 'Recycling Certificate of Scrapped Motor Vehicles.' The recycling company then processes the 'Motor Vehicle Deregistration Certificate' with the traffic management department of the public security bureau, notifying the owner that the vehicle has been deregistered.
I've been driving a pickup truck for ten years, and this 15-year mandatory scrapping policy is really a headache, but it's mainly for safety reasons. The parts of old pickup trucks wear out severely, especially the braking system and suspension, which are prone to failure when hauling goods over long distances. If the engine stalls or the steering fails on the highway, the risk of accidents is too high, threatening the lives of both the driver and pedestrians. Pickup trucks often run on unpaved roads year-round, causing them to deteriorate faster than sedans, with many vehicles experiencing a sharp decline in performance after fifteen years. Mandatory scrapping helps reduce these safety hazards and ensures everyone can drive with more peace of mind. Behind this policy lies the wisdom of traffic authorities in balancing the convenience of vehicle owners and public safety. Don't forget to perform regular maintenance to extend your vehicle's lifespan, but when it truly reaches fifteen years, don't hesitate—safety comes first.
