Will points be deducted for a one-month overdue vehicle inspection?
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Whether points will be deducted for a one-month overdue vehicle inspection depends on the circumstances. 1. If the vehicle is not driven on the road for one month after the inspection is overdue, no points will be deducted. 2. If the vehicle is driven on the road after the inspection is overdue, the traffic management department of the public security organ may impound the vehicle, issue a warning or impose a fine, and deduct 3 points from the driver's license. Below is additional information: Article 16 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that motor vehicles shall undergo safety technical inspections according to the following periods from the date of registration: 1. For passenger vehicles used for commercial purposes, inspections shall be conducted once a year within 5 years, and once every 6 months after 5 years. 2. For trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections shall be conducted once a year within 10 years, and once every 6 months after 10 years. 3. For small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles, inspections shall be conducted once every 2 years within 6 years, once a year after 6 years, and once every 6 months after 15 years. 4. For motorcycles, inspections shall be conducted once every 2 years within 4 years, and once a year after 4 years. 5. For tractors and other motor vehicles, inspections shall be conducted once a year.
I remember I also had the experience of missing a vehicle inspection before. Being overdue by a month might result in penalty points, at least in my area. The traffic management authorities stipulate that if caught with an expired inspection, you’re usually fined between 200 to 500 RMB, and may also have your driver’s license penalized with 1 to 3 points, depending on the situation. The specifics depend on local policies—some cities impose lighter penalties, only issuing fines without deducting points. My advice is to go to the DMV for a late inspection as soon as possible. Don’t delay too long, or the fines may increase, and if stopped by traffic police, you’ll face the hassle of an on-the-spot inspection. Delaying vehicle inspections poses significant safety risks, and in case of an accident, insurance may not cover the damages, leading to substantial losses. Driving safety comes first—getting timely inspections is the responsible thing to do.
