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The vehicle inspection period is 3 years for new cars and 2 years after that!Confirmation method and response when it expires

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The vehicle inspection period is the period until the next vehicle inspection. As long as you drive on public roads, you need to pass the vehicle inspection in the cycle specified by law, regardless of the vehicle type.

In order to continue a safe and secure car life, it is also important to know the vehicle inspection period of your own car. Then, under what conditions is the vehicle inspection period determined?

This time, first, I will introduce the outline of the vehicle inspection and the conditions that determine the vehicle inspection period. After that, we will explain how to check the vehicle inspection period, the recommended time to take the vehicle inspection, and the violations and solutions when the vehicle inspection period has expired.

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Vehicle inspection period differs depending on "vehicle type" and "years of registration"

Vehicle inspection is an inspection to check whether a vehicle traveling on a public road complies with safety standards. Vehicle inspections must be conducted at regular intervals based on the vehicle inspection registration system of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The specific vehicle inspection period is a mechanism that changes depending on the vehicle type and the number of years of new vehicle registration. When thinking about the vehicle inspection period, the number of years of new vehicle registration is simply "Is it the first vehicle inspection after registering a new vehicle? Is it the second or later?"

From here, let's take a closer look at the patterns of the number of years of vehicle inspection.

First of all, the only types of automobiles that do not need to undergo a vehicle inspection for three years after new vehicle registration are private passenger cars (ordinary and small) and private light cars. In the case of these two models, you will be inspected every two years from the new vehicle registration to the first vehicle inspection for three years.

For vehicles other than private cars and light cars, you can check the number of years of vehicle inspection period on the license plate. First of all, for the models with the following colors on the license plate, the first vehicle inspection of the new car is 2 years.

・ Private freight vehicle: Green on white background ・ Private light freight vehicle: Black on yellow background ・ Commercial light freight vehicle: Yellow on black background

For vehicles with the following classification numbers on the upper right of the license plate, the first vehicle inspection for new vehicles will be two years.

・ Private special-purpose vehicles (8 number vehicles): 8, 80-89, 800-899 ・ Large special-purpose vehicles (9 number vehicles): 9, 90-99, 900-999

Private freight cars and light freight cars are cars that are used for purchasing and delivery when doing business on your own. Light bonnet vans and light trucks are applicable. On the other hand, commercial freight vehicles are vehicles used in the transportation and transportation business of customers and luggage.

Compared to ordinary automobiles, these models tend to have a longer mileage and faster parts consumption. Therefore, for this reason, it seems that the vehicle inspection period is every two years. Therefore, if you buy your own car for business purposes rather than for passengers, you will need to be aware that the vehicle inspection period will be shorter.

I summarized the vehicle inspection period by vehicle type in a list.

There are the following three patterns in the vehicle inspection period of used cars.

・ Vehicle inspection expired ・ Vehicle inspection 2 years included ・ Vehicle inspection remaining

First of all, a used car that does not have a vehicle inspection period when purchased by a new owner is called "vehicle inspection expired". In this case, it is not possible to drive on public roads as it is, so it is common to have a vehicle inspection before delivery. If the dealer bears this vehicle inspection fee, it means that "with 2 years of vehicle inspection".

The most important thing to pay attention to in a used car is the "remaining vehicle inspection". For example, if the previous owner sells a private car immediately after passing the vehicle inspection, the used car dealer may sell it with a vehicle inspection period of one year or more. This is a state of "more than one year of vehicle inspection remaining".

In the case of the remaining vehicle inspection, the later the purchase time of the new owner's car, the shorter the period until the next vehicle inspection. Also, a few months after you first see your car at the dealership, it may change from the remaining vehicle inspection to the dead vehicle inspection. Therefore, when buying a car that has not been inspected, it is ideal to have it delivered as soon as possible.

Due to the revision of the Road Transport Vehicle Law in 1995, the vehicle inspection period for vehicles 10 years after new registration is still 2 years. The background to these system revisions is largely related to the fact that the lifespan of cars is increasing year by year due to technological advances.

However, after 13 years or more have passed since the new registration, the automobile weight tax generally increases by about 20-40%. In addition, parts replacement costs at the time of vehicle inspection tend to be high, so it is recommended to change old cars early. If you calculate back from the vehicle inspection time and change trains, you will be able to save about 5 years.

Two ways to check the vehicle inspection period (expiration time)

When you are in a car, you may be wondering, "When is the next vehicle inspection?" In particular, it may be difficult to know the vehicle inspection period of your own car if you do not carry out regular inspections at dealers. In that case, use the following method to find out when the vehicle inspection will end.

The most recommended thing is to check the "expiration date" at the bottom left of the vehicle verification. For example, if the expiration date is "November 19, 2021", the vehicle inspection will be out of service after November 20th, so the vehicle inspection must be completed by November 19th.

You can also check from the inspection mark (vehicle inspection sticker) affixed to the windshield. However, the surface of this sticker (the surface that can be seen from the outside) only shows the expiration month. To find out the specific expiration date, check the expiration date printed on the back of the sticker (the side that can be seen from inside the car).

It is recommended that you take the vehicle inspection during the period of "1 month before the expiration date"!

You can take a car inspection at any time until the expiration date. If you talk about this, you might think, for example, "I'm busy with work around November when it expires, so why don't I have an automobile inspection in the summer?"

It is important to note that if you take a vehicle inspection earlier than one month before the expiration date, the expiration date of the next vehicle inspection will also be earlier. Therefore, it is better to think of the vehicle inspection as a mechanism that loses money whether it is too early or too late.

The optimal timing for vehicle inspection is between one month before the expiration date and the expiration date. Within this period, the expiration month of the next vehicle inspection will not change. However, it generally takes one to two days to complete the vehicle inspection. In addition, most of them require reservations. Therefore, if you are going to have an automobile inspection, you will need to adjust your schedule with plenty of time.

Even if you know such a mechanism, you may not be able to get an automobile inspection according to your desired schedule due to circumstances such as business trips between the expiration date and one month before. In that case, it is recommended to use the designated factory.

The point is to submit a "security standard conformity certificate" to the Transport Branch Office within 15 days after completing the vehicle inspection. If you carry out a vehicle inspection in this way, the expiration month will not change even if you receive it 45 days in advance.

Is driving after the vehicle inspection period a violation?

Vehicle inspection is an inspection to check whether the safety standards required for driving on public roads are met. Therefore, a car that has been "inspected" beyond the vehicle inspection period will be able to drive on private roads but not on public roads. Also, if the car is out of inspection, there is a high possibility that the liability insurance has also expired at the same time.

If you drive on a public road with a car that has passed the vehicle inspection period, the following two penalties will be imposed.

Vehicle inspection operation is a crime that violates the Road Transport Vehicle Law. In addition to driving on public roads after the vehicle inspection period, if you are in a vehicle that has never been inspected, you will be subject to the following criminal and administrative sanctions.

・ Criminal penalties (penalties / fines): imprisonment for up to 6 months or a fine of up to 300,000 yen ・ Administrative sanctions: 6 or more violation points and suspension of license

If you do not pass the vehicle inspection and the liability insurance expires by the expiration date, you will be operating an uninsured vehicle that violates the Automobile Liability Insurance Law. The criminal and administrative sanctions in this case are as follows.

・ Criminal punishment (penalties / fines): imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to 500,000 yen ・ Administrative punishment: 6 or more violation points and suspension of license

The vehicle inspection period has passed! How to solve it?

If the vehicle inspection period has expired, even if the purpose is to undergo a vehicle inspection, it will be a violation of the law when you drive on a public road with a vehicle that has not been inspected. So, if you own a car that has not been inspected, how should you get it? To resolve the violation efficiently, you need to choose one of the following methods.

If you get a temporary plate number at the municipal office, you will be able to drive for up to 5 days even if the vehicle has not been inspected. To apply for a temporary number, the following documents and an application fee of about 750 yen are required.

・ Application form ・ Vehicle verification ・ Vehicle liability insurance certificate (valid for one month or more from the application date) ・ Driver's license ・ Seal ・ Application fee (about 750 yen)

However, there are some caveats to this method.

First of all, if your automobile liability insurance has expired along with the vehicle inspection, you will need to renew your automobile liability insurance at a dealer, car supply store, gas station, etc. before going to the city hall.You must also pay insurance premiums for this procedure

The temporary number you have obtained will only give you permission to operate the vehicle for the minimum number of days it will take to get a vehicle inspection. For example, in the case of Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the permit period is set as follows.

Within 1.3 days: Kanagawa prefecture, Tokyo, Shizuoka prefecture, Saitama prefecture 2.4 days or less: Other areas excluding 1 or 3 Within 3.5 days: Hokkaido, Kyushu region (excluding Fukuoka), Kochi prefecture

Quote: https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/koseki-zei-hoken/todokede/rinziunkou/2019rinziunkou.html

However, in reality, the local government examines the purpose and route, and the minimum number of days required for the permit period is given.

You can apply for a temporary number only on the day before or on the day of the move. Therefore, for example, if a person who applied for a temporary plate number in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, undergoes a vehicle inspection in the city, it is necessary to bring the vehicle to a car shop or dealer that can perform the vehicle inspection within 3 days from the permit.

When using the temporary number system, let's systematically proceed with various procedures such as renewal of liability insurance, application for temporary number, and vehicle inspection at the maintenance shop.

If it is troublesome to obtain a temporary plate, we recommend using a tow truck from a maintenance shop to have your car out of inspection picked up. By using this method, you can eliminate the trouble of obtaining a temporary plate number and bringing your own car to the maintenance shop.

However, not all vendors support tow truck movement. In addition, some companies charge a fee for tow truck movement. When requesting a tow truck to move and undergoing a vehicle inspection, first check with the nearest car shop, "Can you pick up a car that has not been inspected with a tow truck?"

summary

The vehicle inspection period depends on the vehicle type and the number of years of registration. For example, in the case of private cars and light cars, the first vehicle inspection is for 3 years, and the second and subsequent inspections are every 2 years. However, in the case of light cargo, even if it is the same private car, it will be every two years from the first time.

You can find out the vehicle inspection period of your own vehicle by checking the "Expiration date" item at the bottom left of the vehicle inspection. If you drive on a public road with a car that has passed the vehicle inspection, you will be subject to criminal and administrative sanctions due to uninsured vehicle operation and uninsured vehicle operation, so be careful.