Can the emission standard (National Standard) be identified from the vehicle license?
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Can the emission standard (National Standard) be identified from the vehicle license? For vehicle models starting with BH, those ending with W or X indicate China III (National 3), Y indicates China IV (National 4), V indicates China V (National 5), and VI indicates China VI (National 6) emission standards. China VI emission standard, specifically the National Sixth Stage Limits for Emission Pollutants from Motor Vehicles, is established to implement the Environmental Protection Law and the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law, aiming to prevent pollution from compression-ignition and gas-fueled spark-ignition engine vehicles, protect the ecological environment, and safeguard human health. The motor vehicle license is the legal document permitting a vehicle to drive on roads within China, consisting of a license holder, main page, and supplementary page.
The emission standard (such as National III, IV, etc.) is usually not directly visible on the vehicle license. It mainly records basic vehicle information like license plate number, owner's name, and engine model. The emission standard is typically indicated on the vehicle registration certificate, environmental protection label, or related documents. Alternatively, you can determine it by querying the traffic management department's database using the vehicle's VIN. I recommend paying attention to the environmental protection label during annual inspections or ownership transfers, as it will clearly state the standard. If you want to check while driving, you can use some apps to input the VIN for a quick and practical solution. The emission standard is quite important, especially since many cities now have driving restrictions for National III and IV vehicles. Knowing it in advance can help avoid penalties or travel disruptions. If your car is older and fails to meet emission standards, it might also affect passing the annual inspection. Keeping an eye on these details can save you a lot of hassle.