Do new cars have an environmental protection label?
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New cars do have an environmental protection label, but as of January 1, 2017, the environmental protection department has ceased issuing the motor vehicle environmental protection inspection qualification label. Here are the relevant details: 1. No issuance of environmental protection labels: The environmental protection department no longer issues the motor vehicle environmental protection inspection qualification label. Vehicle safety inspection agencies will photograph the emission inspection qualification report and upload it to the traffic management department of the public security bureau through the motor vehicle safety technical inspection supervision system. Vehicles that fail the periodic emission inspection will not receive a safety technical inspection qualification certificate. The traffic management department will not issue a safety technical inspection qualification label for vehicles without a periodic emission inspection qualification report. 2. Vehicle environmental protection label: The vehicle environmental protection label is a classification label for motor vehicle emission standards issued by the state, divided into yellow and green categories. It is reviewed based on vehicle type and emission standards before being issued. The purpose is to meet the requirements for energy-saving and emission-reduction inspections and periodic environmental protection checks for vehicles.
I think this is a pretty common question that many new car owners ask. In my years of driving experience, I've found that new cars have already undergone strict emission tests before leaving the factory, such as meeting environmental standards like China 6b, so there's no need for an additional environmental label. Some people misunderstand because older cars require that yellow environmental sticker during annual inspections, but new cars don't need to apply for it themselves. When registering at the DMV, they verify the vehicle's compliance certificate, which includes the environmental compliance information. If any label is needed at all, it's basically just getting the license plate sorted. I recommend buying cars from authorized 4S dealerships to ensure all documents are complete and avoid any potential hassles. In summary, new cars are environmentally compliant, so just drive with peace of mind and don't worry about unnecessary concerns.
