How to Check Emission Standards?
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Emission standards can be checked by logging into the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center. For new vehicles, the standards can also be found in the vehicle's factory certificate, though typically this certificate is kept by the vehicle management office. Vehicle emission standards refer to regulations on the content of harmful gases emitted from vehicle exhaust, such as CO (carbon monoxide), HC (hydrocarbons), NOx (nitrogen oxides), and PM (particulates, soot). The emission standards for vehicles include National I, National II, National III, National IV, National V, and National VI standards. Up until December 31, 2018, the National V emission standard was in use, and currently, the country implements the National VI emission standard.
I encountered this issue when buying a car recently. Checking the emission standards is actually quite simple. I directly retrieved the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from the car, which is usually visible below the dashboard or on the windshield. Then, I visited the official website of the national environmental protection department, entered the VIN, and the information popped up instantly. If you're a new car owner, I recommend keeping this method handy, as urban traffic restriction policies change frequently. Don’t forget, the vehicle manual also has an environmental label attached—you can take a photo and save it. This saves trouble by avoiding fines and is eco-friendly too. Nowadays, mobile apps like official platforms can scan codes super fast. I check it before every annual inspection just to be safe.
