How to Handle Captured Emission Exceedance?
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Speeding will definitely result in demerit points and fines. You need to go to the traffic police station to pay the fine at ICBC. The amount of the fine and the demerit points vary depending on the type of vehicle you are driving. Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles at more than 50% above the speed limit on any road will result in 12 demerit points. Below are the penalties for different vehicles: Result 1: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways at more than 20% above the speed limit will result in 12 demerit points. Driving small passenger vehicles at more than 50% above the speed limit on any road will also result in 12 demerit points. Result 2: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on roads other than highways or urban expressways at more than 20% above the speed limit will result in 6 demerit points. Result 3: Driving medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicles, school buses, or hazardous material transport vehicles on highways or urban expressways at less than 20% above the speed limit will result in 6 demerit points.
Oh, getting caught for excessive emissions is really annoying. I remember the last time my car was caught, I panicked and immediately checked the notice, only to find out it failed the exhaust emission test. First of all, don’t panic—confirm the fine amount and deadline, which are usually clearly stated on the notice. Then, I drove to the 4S shop for a diagnosis, and they found that the catalytic converter was clogged. The mechanic said it tends to accumulate carbon deposits as it ages, leading to excessive emissions. The repair cost a bit, but after cleaning, it passed the re-inspection. The whole process took about a week. I recommend regular maintenance, such as checking the exhaust system every six months, using high-quality fuel, and avoiding aggressive acceleration in city traffic to reduce the risk of getting caught. In short, timely action is key—don’t delay, or the fine might double or affect your annual inspection.
