How to Determine the National Emission Standard from the Vehicle License?
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Methods to check the national emission standard from the vehicle license: Directly check the vehicle model on the license. 'Y' indicates the National IV emission standard, and 'V' indicates the National V emission standard. However, after testing by most people, it has been confirmed that this method is not applicable to all vehicle models. Other methods to check the emission standard: 1. Vehicle's environmental protection label: The simplest and most direct method is to look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which has clear markings on the back. 2. Factory certificate: If it's a new car, you can check the vehicle's factory certificate or vehicle conformity certificate. 3. Query platform: You can also log in to the public query platform of the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website, enter the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and the last 6 digits of the engine number to query the vehicle information.
I've been driving for over a decade and know that the emission standard (like China 4 or China 5) isn't directly shown on the vehicle license. You need to carefully check the vehicle identification number (VIN) section. This code acts like the car's ID card - by entering it on environmental protection platforms or the DMV system, you can immediately see whether it's a China 5 or China 6 vehicle. Emission standards are now extremely important. In major cities like Beijing, China 3 and China 4 vehicles are banned from restricted zones, and driving them there means fines and penalty points. When unsure, you can check the engine model in the vehicle license and make an educated guess based on the vehicle's production year, but it's best not to rely on guesses. Getting accurate information saves trouble. Vehicles with lower emission standards also tend to be more fuel-efficient and less polluting - this is crucial when buying cars. Don't end up like my neighbor who bought an old China 2 vehicle and got completely restricted, suffering pure loss.
