Why does my vehicle still show overdue inspection despite being exempt?
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Belongs to the exempt vehicle whose period has expired but has not yet collected the inspection label, and cannot be driven on the road. The following details the frequency of inspections for different vehicle types: 1. Non-operational small passenger vehicles: The first 6 years require inspection every 2 years, from the 7th to the 15th year require annual inspection; after 15 years, inspection is required every 6 months. 2. Non-operational medium and large passenger vehicles and trucks: The first 10 years require annual inspection, from the 11th year onward, inspection is required every 6 months. 3. Operational passenger vehicles: The first 5 years require annual inspection, from the 6th year onward, inspection is required every 6 months.
My car has been running for almost ten years, and coincidentally, the system still shows it as overdue after an exemption. I was quite puzzled. Upon closer thought, it’s likely due to delayed backend data updates—the DMV’s system is slow, especially during peak periods. Checking the records, I found that the exemption requires the car to be no more than six years old or meet emission standards. Maybe your car exceeds this, but the system hasn’t synced the status in time. I’d suggest waiting a day or two to see if it updates—don’t just rely on the app; try the official website or SMS notifications. Contact your insurance company to verify details by providing your license plate number. The exemption process includes payment confirmation, so missing any step could lead to a misjudgment. My approach is to stay patient—most issues are minor technical glitches that resolve with time. If it still doesn’t work, a visit to the service window might save you the hassle.
I just bought a car and encountered a situation where the inspection exemption showed as overdue, which confused me. After asking friends, I learned that system synchronization is processed in batches, not updated in real-time. Try refreshing the page or restarting the mobile app—sometimes cache issues cause misreads. The inspection exemption policy changes frequently, so check your car's age and emission level; if it doesn’t meet standards, the exemption automatically expires. I suggest waiting 24 hours to observe, while also checking your email or receipts to confirm the processing date. Contact the DMV by phone to report it—they can quickly verify it in their backend. Don’t worry too much; such information discrepancies are common and can be easily corrected with simple steps.
