What to do if the vehicle inspection expires
Recently, the issue of expired annual vehicle inspections has become a hot topic. Many car owners have overdue vehicle inspections due to negligence or the epidemic and other reasons, and face the risk of fines, points deductions and even vehicle seizures. This article will provide detailed answers to the processing procedures, precautions and related cases that are hotly discussed on the entire network to help car owners solve the problem efficiently.
1. Consequences of expired vehicle inspection

According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, the consequences of failing to conduct annual vehicle inspections on time include:
| Violations | Punishment measures |
|---|---|
| Within 1 month overdue | Warning or fine of less than 200 yuan |
| 1-3 months overdue | 3 points deducted + a fine of 200-500 yuan |
| Overdue for more than 3 months | Car impoundment + compulsory annual inspection + accumulated fines |
2. Steps to deal with expired vehicle inspection
If you find that the vehicle inspection has expired, you need to follow the following procedures:
| steps | Specific operations |
|---|---|
| 1. Self-examination overdue time | Inquire through Traffic Management 12123 APP or offline Vehicle Management Office |
| 2. Handle violations | All violation fines must be paid first |
| 3. Make an appointment for testing | Online reservations can shorten queue times |
| 4. Bringing materials | Driving license, compulsory traffic insurance policy, vehicle owner ID card |
| 5. Reissue annual inspection | Receive the new logo after passing the test |
3. Recent hot cases
In the past 10 days, the following events have triggered widespread discussion:
| event | Details |
|---|---|
| Shanghai car owners collectively overdue | Due to the epidemic lockdown, more than 3,000 vehicles were overdue, and the traffic control department opened a green channel |
| Controversy over inspection exemption for new energy vehicles | Some car owners mistakenly believe that electric vehicles do not require annual inspection. In fact, they need to apply for a certification mark every two years. |
| New regulations for off-site annual inspections | After the national inspection policy is implemented, overdue vehicles can be processed in any city |
4. Precautions
1.insurance lapse risk: Overdue annual inspection may result in the insurance company refusing to compensate for traffic accident losses.
2.Forced scrapping after three times overdue: Vehicles that have not been inspected for three consecutive inspection cycles will be forcibly cancelled.
3.Apply 90 days in advance: The annual inspection can be carried out 3 months in advance. It is recommended to set a mobile phone calendar reminder.
5. Handling special situations
If your vehicle is overdue due to force majeure (such as the epidemic, natural disasters), you can submit supporting documents to the local vehicle management office to apply for exemption from penalties. For example, during the epidemic in Xi'an in 2022, the Vehicle Management Office extended the grace period for overdue vehicles by 45 days.
Summary: After the vehicle inspection expires, it should be reissued as soon as possible to avoid further losses. It is recommended that car owners develop the habit of regular inspections and use the "Vehicle Inspection Reminder" function of the traffic control 12123 APP to ensure legal compliance.
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