What are the differences between yellow label and green label?
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According to the vehicle registration model and the environmental protection inspection results of exhaust emissions, they are divided into two types: green label for environmental protection inspection qualification and yellow label. The differences between the two are as follows: 1. Gasoline vehicles: The green label refers to the label issued for models that meet the National Phase I Emission Standard ("China I") or above, while the yellow label refers to the label issued for models that do not meet the National Phase I Emission Standard ("China I") or above. 2. Diesel vehicles: The green label refers to the label issued for models that meet the National Phase III Emission Standard ("China III") or above, while the yellow label refers to the label issued for models that do not meet the National Phase III Emission Standard ("China III") or above.
I've been driving for over a decade, so I know all about the yellow and green emission labels. Simply put, they're differently colored environmental stickers – yellow labels for highly polluting older vehicles, and green labels for eco-compliant ones. The biggest difference is in traffic restrictions: yellow-label vehicles are basically banned from urban cores in big cities, while green-label cars can go anywhere. Back in my hometown, there's a 2003 pickup truck with a yellow label that's now limited to suburban areas. To determine whether it's yellow or green label, mainly check the emission standards: diesel vehicles registered before 2007 and gasoline vehicles before 2001 are generally yellow-label, while most others qualify as green-label. Enforcement is strict now, with yellow-label vehicles facing difficulties even passing annual inspections in many cities. If you're planning to buy a car, make sure it's green-label to avoid fines and headaches.
