Will there be a fine for one day overdue on annual inspection?
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There will be no fine for one day overdue. Here is some information about vehicle annual inspection: 1. Definition: Vehicle annual inspection (or motor vehicle inspection) refers to the annual inspection conducted in accordance with the 'Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety' for vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates. 2. Purpose: The aim is to check the main technical conditions of the vehicle, encourage enhanced maintenance, keep the vehicle in good condition, and ensure driving safety. 3. Content: Measure the internal and external contour dimensions, wheelbase, and axle track of the motor vehicle. Specific measurement items include vehicle length, width, height, cargo compartment height and area, wheelbase, and axle track.
I forgot about my annual vehicle inspection being overdue by just one day last time, and ended up getting fined 200 yuan with 3 demerit points. At the time, I thought one day wouldn't matter, but soon after hitting the road, I got caught by an electronic eye. Only when handling the violation did I realize that even one day overdue counts as non-compliance. Actually, traffic regulations clearly state that the day after the inspection deadline is considered overdue, and the traffic police system is networked—they can tell immediately by scanning your license plate. What's more troublesome is the handling process: you have to go to the traffic management bureau to get the ticket and pay the fine first, then you can proceed to the inspection station, which took me two days of back-and-forth hassle. Later, I set a reminder on my phone calendar three months in advance. I recommend everyone do the same, since you can actually get your inspection done up to 90 days early.
Being overdue for the annual inspection by even one day can indeed result in a fine—200 yuan and 3 demerit points, no exceptions. I've studied the Road Traffic Law, which clearly states that vehicles cannot be driven on the road after the inspection deadline has passed, even if it's just one day overdue—it still counts as a violation of failing to undergo mandatory inspection. Traffic cameras will automatically record the violation, and some cities even conduct random manual checks. More critically, there's an insurance risk: insurers may refuse to cover accident damages on the grounds that the vehicle hasn't passed inspection, which could lead to far greater losses than the fine. Handling the aftermath is also time-consuming, requiring two trips to the DMV—first to pay the fine and clear the demerit points, and then to complete the overdue inspection. Nowadays, it's easy to check the inspection deadline and set a reminder using the 12123 app.
Being overdue for the annual inspection by even one day will indeed result in a fine of 200 yuan and a deduction of 3 points. I have personal experience with this—last year, a colleague's car was fined for this exact reason. He thought one day wouldn't matter, but in reality, the system automatically flags the vehicle as non-compliant starting from the day after the inspection deadline. If caught, you'll have to spend time dealing with it: first, go to the traffic management office to get the penalty ticket, pay the fine, and then queue up at the inspection station for the vehicle check. The whole process takes at least half a day. It's best to complete the inspection within the three months before the date marked on the vehicle registration certificate to avoid any issues. If the delay is too long, the vehicle might even be forcibly deregistered.
