Is it still necessary to display the vehicle environmental protection label?
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The vehicle environmental protection label is not mandatory. The reasons are as follows: 1. According to relevant laws and regulations, traffic police currently only penalize vehicles that fail to correctly display the annual inspection label and insurance label, both of which must be affixed to the upper right corner of the vehicle as required. There are no laws or regulations stipulating that the environmental protection label must be displayed, and traffic police will not penalize vehicles without it. 2. The vehicle environmental protection label is a classification label issued by the state for vehicle emission standards, divided into yellow and green categories. It is issued after reviewing the vehicle type and emission standards, aiming to facilitate energy-saving and emission-reduction inspections and periodic environmental checks for vehicles. Functions of the environmental protection label: 1. Serves as proof of compliance with vehicle emission standards. 2. Acts as a basis for determining the periodic environmental inspection cycle for vehicles. 3. Under high-emission vehicle traffic control measures, it serves as a pass for vehicles to travel in restricted areas.
I've been driving for almost 20 years. In the past, we always had to stick that little green environmental protection label on the windshield, and it needed replacement with every annual inspection. But the policy changed long ago - around 2016 we stopped needing it because the environmental check got merged with the annual vehicle inspection. Nowadays at testing stations, they use equipment to measure exhaust emissions. Once it passes, the information goes directly into the system without requiring any windshield sticker, making the view much cleaner. This change is great - it saves a lot of paperwork and is more environmentally friendly by reducing paper waste. As an experienced driver, I suggest car owners maintain their vehicles regularly to keep exhaust pipes clean and emissions compliant. While policies have simplified our lives, we mustn't lose our environmental awareness.
I just learned to drive not long ago, and when buying a car, I was worried about whether I still needed to stick an environmental protection label. After asking a few friends, I found out it's no longer required. Since the policy update in 2016, the requirement for sticking labels has been canceled, and the environmental protection inspection has been incorporated into the annual vehicle inspection. If the inspection is passed, everything is recorded electronically, and there's no need to stick those paper labels. This makes me feel much more relaxed, as a beginner, I'm most afraid of being fined or missing something. I usually follow the vehicle management office's official account to check information directly, which is quite convenient. During the annual inspection, emissions must meet the requirements, otherwise, it will affect the inspection results. The policy improvements make driving more worry-free.
No more environmental protection labels are required for vehicles. The policy adjustment is a good thing, but I believe environmental protection itself still needs attention. The government has integrated environmental protection inspections into the annual inspection process. As long as emissions meet the standards, the vehicle passes without needing an additional label, saving time and resources. As a daily driver, I regularly check the vehicle's exhaust system, reduce idling, and ensure a smooth annual inspection every time. Although labels are no longer required, vehicle emission standards remain strict—polluting the environment is unacceptable. Everyone should develop maintenance habits to protect the air and contribute a bit of green effort. Electronic management has become more efficient.
