Will a vehicle without annual inspection be automatically photographed on the road?
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Vehicles without annual inspection will be captured by electronic surveillance cameras. Below are the relevant details: Corresponding regulations: During the period when the motor vehicle driver's license is legally seized, detained, or temporarily suspended, if the driver uses concealment or deception to obtain a replacement license; or if the driver's physical condition changes and becomes unsuitable for driving, yet continues to drive. Penalties apply. Vehicle inspection procedures: The vehicle owner or unit must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection Form" and submit it to the designated location for inspection on the date specified by the local vehicle management office. If the vehicle passes inspection, the vehicle management authority will affix a seal on the driving license and the "Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection Form."
My neighbor Lao Wang learned this lesson the hard way. He drove his SUV around for three months past its inspection deadline. On the third day, he received a text notification that it had been caught by an electronic eye under the city's elevated highway. Nowadays, the traffic management system is quite smart—surveillance cameras scan license plates and instantly connect to the vehicle management database, identifying inspection status in minutes. It's not just big cities; even key intersections in our county town installed this smart equipment last year. Lao Wang's penalty: 3 points deducted, a 200-yuan fine, and potential impacts on insurance claims. My advice: set a phone reminder for your vehicle inspection—don't wait until the police come knocking to regret it.
I often help out at repair shops near the DMV and have seen too many car owners fall victim to annual inspection issues. Nowadays, road surveillance doesn't just capture traffic violations; the license plate recognition system can directly screen vehicles with expired inspections. At key locations like highway entrances, tunnel exits, and major intersections, the capture rate is extremely high. Last month, a client was flagged by the system just after passing the ring road checkpoint, and the ticket arrived at their home three days later. It's even more troublesome when stopped by traffic police during roadside checks—aside from fines, the vehicle can be impounded until the inspection is completed. For owners who genuinely lack time for the inspection, try using the 12123 APP to schedule a proxy service.
