How to Check if a Truck is China 5 Standard on the Vehicle License?
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You need to take the motor vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office for inquiry. Methods to check the emission standard: check the vehicle's environmental protection label, log in to the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center, find the vehicle's factory certificate, or take the motor vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office for inquiry. Here is more information about emission standards: 1. Implementation time of emission standards: China 1: 2001.7.1; China 2: 2004.7.1; China 3: 2007.7.1; China 4: 2011.7.1; China 5: 2018.7.1; China 6: 2019.7.1. 2. Relevant regulations: The Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued the 'Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (China VI)'
I recently checked my truck's vehicle license to find the China V emission standard mark, which is crucial as many cities now restrict non-China V vehicles. There are a few places to look on the license: On the front under 'Vehicle Type,' if it says 'China V' or '国Ⅴ,' that's it; or flip to the remarks section, where it might directly state 'Emission Standard: China V.' Some older licenses may not have it marked, but you can check the registration date—diesel trucks registered after 2017 are mostly China V. I also note down the VIN and use the WeChat mini-program 'Vehicle Management Service' to input and verify it more accurately. Don't underestimate this step; once confirmed, you can drive into urban areas without worrying about fines. If you really can't find it, go to the vehicle management office to get a copy of the registration certificate, where the emission standard is clearly stated.
