How to Determine the Vehicle Emission Standard?
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There are several ways to determine the vehicle emission standard: 1. The simplest and most direct method is to check the vehicle's environmental protection label, which usually has clear markings on the back. Alternatively, you can log in to the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center to inquire, or bring the original or a copy of the vehicle registration certificate to the local vehicle management office for verification. 2. For new vehicles, you can find the information in the vehicle's factory certificate. However, the certificate is usually kept at the vehicle management office, so it's advisable to make a copy when purchasing a new vehicle for future reference. 3. You can roughly estimate the emission standard based on the year the vehicle was registered. Most vehicles registered after 2008 are compliant with China IV standards. For vehicles registered in 2007, some may comply with China III, while others may be China IV. Vehicles registered before 2007 are generally below China IV, meaning they are China III or China II. Vehicles registered before 2005 are mostly China II.
I found checking your vehicle's emission standard is actually quite simple. Just pull out your vehicle registration certificate or driving license, where the emission standard is usually clearly marked, such as 'China V' or 'China VI' numeric labels. The manufacturing year is also a good clue - vehicles after 2015 are generally China V or above, while those after 2019 are mostly China VI. If you don't have the documents with you, you can visit the vehicle management office counter or download the 12123 traffic management app, enter your license plate number to check detailed data. The emission level directly affects traffic restriction policies - in major cities, older China II and China III vehicles are often banned from central areas, impacting daily commutes. I also recommend checking thoroughly before buying a used car, otherwise ownership transfer might cause issues. During annual inspections, pay attention to the emission status too - high-emission vehicles cause more pollution, so dealing with them early is both eco-friendly and hassle-free. In short, your documents or digital tools are your best helpers.
