Has the Vehicle Environmental Label Been Canceled?

[SanEverly]

With the introduction of new regulations, the environmental protection inspection label has been canceled. Now, only the vehicle inspection label and compulsory insurance label need to be affixed to the front windshield of motor vehicles. Below is the relevant information: 1. Compulsory Insurance Label: Some regions have already implemented electronic insurance policies, piloting the cancellation of the compulsory insurance label. The cancellation of the compulsory insurance label does not mean that compulsory insurance is no longer required; it simply means replacing the physical label with an electronic policy. 2. Vehicle Inspection Label: Starting from June 20, 2020, electronic vehicle inspection labels have been implemented nationwide. Vehicle owners can check, download, and use the electronic inspection certificate through the official website.

[VanGriffin]

As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I've personally witnessed the evolution of environmental labels. In the past, we had to display three separate stickers on the windshield - annual inspection, environmental protection, and insurance - which made it look like a patchwork. Now, the standalone environmental label has indeed been abolished nationwide since 2017. However, environmental testing is still mandatory, just integrated into the annual inspection process, with even stricter emission standards. During my last annual inspection, I saw a vehicle fail due to excessive emissions, forcing the owner to spend thousands repairing the catalytic converter. I recommend paying attention to regular engine maintenance, timely air filter replacements, and diesel vehicle owners should remember to add urea fluid. Also, electronic insurance certificates no longer need to be displayed, making windshields much cleaner now.

[StGabrielle]

After working in the repair shop for so many years, I've found that many car owners still think the environmental protection inspection has been completely abolished. The policy only merged the environmental protection label with the annual inspection label, while actually adding inspection items such as oxygen sensor monitoring. Especially for commercial vehicles with more than 7 seats, they need to undergo inspection every six months. I suggest that owners don't wait until the annual inspection to address emission issues. When changing the oil, ask the mechanic to read the OBD data and check the catalytic converter efficiency. Older vehicles can benefit from a professional carbon cleaning in advance, which greatly helps pass the inspection. Additionally, owners who have modified their exhaust systems should be cautious, as some vehicles with added exhaust valves are more likely to fail the inspection.

[DelHenry]

Just bought a new car and specifically researched the environmental label policy. Now you can check the electronic annual inspection label on the Traffic Management 12123 APP, and the environmental test data is also visible there. During the annual inspection, the testing station will use a five-gas analyzer to measure exhaust emissions, and vehicles with excessive values simply won't pass. Although new energy vehicles don't need exhaust testing, battery safety inspections are still required. Recently, I also heard that the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is piloting a new PM2.5 emission testing project. It's recommended that new car owners should also perform regular maintenance during the first six-year exemption period, and not wait until problems are detected to make repairs. A sudden engine warning light is likely an issue with the emission system.

[AaliyahFitz]

Tracking policy changes reveals that the cancellation of the environmental protection label is a measure to streamline administration and delegate power. After the abolition of the motor vehicle environmental protection inspection label, the unified annual inspection label is used nationwide. However, the exhaust emission testing items and standards have actually been upgraded. For example, diesel vehicle smoke opacity testing has been added, and some cities even require China 6B standard vehicles to install particulate filter monitoring devices. In fact, the EU implemented similar reforms as early as 2015, integrating environmental protection testing into annual inspections. It is recommended that car owners pay attention to the official website of their local environmental protection bureau to stay updated on testing item changes. Owners of older vehicles may consider installing certified DPF devices to improve their chances of passing the inspection.

[DeElliott]

Attention to all brothers in freight transportation: although the environmental protection label is no longer required on the windshield, missing the annual inspection stamp on the supplementary page of the vehicle license is a problem. For semi-trailers, during the semi-annual exhaust emission test, inspectors will specifically check the working condition of the urea nozzle. Once, I used urea from a small, unreliable manufacturer, which caused crystallization and blockage in the nozzle, resulting in nitrogen oxide emissions exceeding the standard by more than three times during the test. Currently, installing diesel vehicle exhaust treatment devices, such as DOC oxidation catalysts, can qualify for government subsidies. It is recommended that truck drivers develop the habit of checking the urea level before each trip. For vehicles meeting the China V emission standard, it's best to use CGPF-specific urea to prevent exhaust emissions from failing standards, which could lead to operational suspension for repairs and disrupt business.