Has the environmental protection sticker on the car been canceled?
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The environmental protection sticker on the car has been canceled. The removal of the green environmental protection label is because it has been merged with the vehicle inspection label. This does not mean that vehicles no longer need to undergo emissions testing. Every time a vehicle undergoes its annual inspection, emissions testing is still required. Only after passing the emissions test is the vehicle allowed on the road. Vehicle annual inspection refers to the annual examination of vehicles that have already obtained official license plates and registration certificates, conducted in accordance with the technical conditions for the safe operation of motor vehicles. The purpose is to check the technical condition of the vehicle, enhance vehicle maintenance and upkeep, ensure the vehicle is in good condition, and guarantee its performance and driving safety.
I've been a car owner for years and remember those environmental stickers we had to display on the windshield a few years ago - the green and yellow labels that were quite noticeable. But now they've been completely phased out, as the government integrated environmental testing directly into the annual vehicle inspection starting around 2017. This means no additional labels are required, saving a lot of hassle and time. Those stickers used to fade and peel over time, and we always worried about losing them. Now all tests, including emission standard checks, are done during the annual inspection. This reform makes perfect sense - it simplifies the process while being more environmentally friendly and efficient. I'd advise car owners to maintain the habit of regular annual inspections since testing remains mandatory. Vehicles that fail emission standards can't be driven on the road. Routine maintenance like checking spark plugs or changing engine oil is also crucial to reduce pollution. Overall, eliminating environmental stickers is a positive change, but our responsibility remains the same - we must ensure our vehicles stay eco-friendly.