Is the environmental protection label no longer required for vehicle inspections now?
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The latest policy states that the vehicle annual inspection and environmental protection inspection labels have been merged. The exhaust emission test for motor vehicles will continue as usual. As long as the vehicle passes the annual inspection, there is no need to obtain a separate environmental protection label. For vehicles registered in 2021, only the annual inspection label is required. Currently, annual inspection labels are connected with the traffic police system, and electronic labels can be checked online, eliminating the need to display them on the windshield. Below is relevant information: 1. Annual inspection procedures: The vehicle owner needs to fill out the 'Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection Form' and then send the vehicle to the designated location for inspection on the date specified by the local vehicle management office. If the vehicle passes the inspection, the vehicle management authority will affix a qualified stamp on the driving license and the 'Motor Vehicle Annual Inspection Form'. 2. Special circumstances: Vehicles that cannot undergo the annual inspection on schedule due to special circumstances should apply for an extension in advance with the local vehicle management office. 3. Out-of-town inspections: For out-of-town inspections, the vehicle owner needs to submit an application, which will be forwarded by the original vehicle management office to the local vehicle management office for inspection. After the inspection, the results will be reported back to the original vehicle management office.
I just bought a car not long ago, and when I went for the annual inspection recently, I found out that the environmental protection label is no longer required. I used to worry about having to stick several labels that might block the view, but now only the annual inspection label is needed. It's said that the policy changed starting from 2017. The environmental part isn't gone though—they still check exhaust emissions during the inspection. I asked the staff at the inspection station, and they said the integration is to make things more convenient for everyone. The key point is, don’t ignore environmental protection just because there’s no green label. If your emissions exceed the standard, your car won’t pass the inspection, and you’ll have to go to the repair shop to fix it. I suggest car owners do regular maintenance to avoid last-minute issues. Also, keep the inspection records properly to avoid fines. This change is quite friendly to new drivers—it simplifies the process but keeps the responsibilities the same.
