Can China III Vehicles Still Be Driven on the Road?

[MacEverett]

China III vehicles can still be driven on the road. For China III passenger cars, annual inspections follow the regular cycle: once a year for vehicles under 15 years old and twice a year for those over 15 years old, until they reach 600,000 kilometers. However, after major cities began fully implementing the China VI standard in 2020, traffic restrictions have been imposed on China III emission vehicles within urban areas, further limiting their mobility. Automotive Emission Standards: These refer to regulations on the permissible levels of harmful gases emitted from vehicle exhaust, including CO (carbon monoxide), HC+NOx (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), and PM (particulate matter, soot). Starting from January 1, 2004, Beijing upgraded its vehicle emission standards from Euro I to Euro II, and by 2008, it officially implemented the Euro III standard. Differences Between China and European Emission Standards: China's standards are national standards tailored to the country's specific conditions. European standards are those commonly adopted by European Union member states. European standards are slightly stricter than China's.