Can You Tell the National Emission Standard of a Vehicle from the Vehicle License?

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You cannot directly determine the national emission standard of a vehicle from the vehicle license. Here are the methods to check a vehicle's emission level: 1. The simplest and most direct way is to look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which clearly indicates the standard on the back. 2. Visit the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center to inquire. 3. Bring the motor vehicle registration certificate (original or copy) to the vehicle management office for inquiry. 4. For new vehicles, you can check the vehicle's factory certificate. However, the certificate is usually kept at the vehicle management office. Therefore, it is recommended to make a copy when purchasing a new car for future use. 5. Make a rough distinction based on the year the vehicle was registered. Most vehicles registered after 2008 are National IV; Vehicles registered in 2007 could be National III or National IV; Vehicles registered before 2007 are generally below National IV, i.e., National III or National II; Vehicles registered before 2005 are mostly National II.