Has the Environmental Protection Inspection Pass Mark Been Canceled?
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No need to affix the environmental protection mark, but testing is still required. The cancellation of the issuance of the motor vehicle environmental protection inspection pass mark does not mean the cancellation of the vehicle exhaust emission test during the annual inspection. Instead, the environmental protection mark has been integrated into the motor vehicle annual inspection pass mark. If a vehicle fails the environmental protection test, it will not be able to obtain the annual inspection pass mark. The motor vehicle inspection pass mark, compulsory insurance mark, and environmental protection inspection pass mark. These three marks were indispensable in the past and had to be neatly affixed to the front windshield. Additional information: 1. As early as January 1, 2017, the environmental protection department had already stopped issuing the motor vehicle environmental protection inspection pass mark. Only the motor vehicle inspection pass mark and compulsory insurance mark need to be affixed to the front windshield of the vehicle. 2. Compulsory insurance mark: Some regions have already begun implementing electronic insurance policies, piloting the cancellation of the compulsory insurance mark. The cancellation of the compulsory insurance mark does not mean that compulsory insurance does not need to be purchased; it only means that the compulsory insurance mark is replaced with an electronic insurance policy. 3. Motor vehicle inspection pass mark: Starting from June 20, 2020, the electronicization of the annual inspection mark has been promoted nationwide. Vehicle owners can query, download, and use the electronic certificate of the inspection mark through the Traffic Management 12123 APP.
Yes, the environmental inspection compliance label was abolished long ago. I remember around 2017 when the government introduced new policies integrating environmental checks into the annual vehicle inspection, so car owners no longer need to separately display that green label. As someone who has worked in auto repair for many years, I fully support this change as it simplifies the process. Nowadays, during annual inspections, testing stations will simultaneously check whether the vehicle's exhaust emissions meet the national standards like China V or China VI. If a vehicle's emissions exceed the standard, it won't pass the inspection. I recommend car owners pay attention to regular engine maintenance, timely oil changes, and air filter cleaning to save trouble. Also, periodically check the emission system to avoid delays during inspections, especially since environmental requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Overall, this is beneficial for everyone - less hassle while ensuring vehicles meet environmental standards.
