Annual checks halted for cars owned less than 6 yrs  

兩部門推車檢改革18項新政 9月起私家車6年內免檢

公安部、國家質監總局今日發布《關于加強和改進機動車檢驗工作的意見》，《意見》明確，公安、質監等政府部門不得開辦車檢機構，已開辦的，9月底前必須徹底脫鉤；自9月1日起，試行非營運轎車6年內免檢；不得指定檢驗機構，推動機動車異地年檢。[查看全文]

(ECNS) – The Ministry of Public Security and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) on Friday jointly issued a notice ending compulsory inspections of non-commercial vehicles and small and mini passenger cars that have been bought for less than six years.

The compulsory checks had evolved into a lucrative business for vehicle administrative offices, making them unpopular with private car owners. A lack of government supervision had also aroused much discontent.

Under the new policy, from September 1, 2014, vehicle owners can get inspection certificates from the traffic administrative departments, but every other year must submit documents of insurance, tax payments or tax exemptions.

The notice contains 17 more items that regulate and simplify vehicle inspections. For example, car owners can schedule inspections in advance, or bring their vehicles to other cities for inspections.

Meanwhile, the notice prohibits governmental departments from conducting vehicle inspections and promises to enhance supervision and enforcement.