What is the age limit for yellow-label vehicles under the new regulations?
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The new regulations for yellow-label vehicles do not specify an age limit. Here are the details about yellow-label vehicles: 1. Definition of yellow-label vehicles: Yellow-label vehicles are a general term for high-pollution emission vehicles, referring to gasoline vehicles that do not even meet the National I emission standards or diesel vehicles that fail to meet the National III emission standards. They are called yellow-label vehicles because they are marked with a yellow environmental label. 2. Characteristics of yellow-label vehicles: Yellow-label vehicles have high emission volumes, high concentrations, and poor emission stability. Due to outdated exhaust emission control technology, their emissions do not meet the Euro I standards, and their emission levels are equivalent to 5 to 10 times that of new vehicles. The identification of yellow-label vehicles is based on exhaust emission standards. China implemented the 'Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Light-Duty Vehicles (I)' in 2001, equivalent to the Euro I standard. In 2007, the 'Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Light-Duty Vehicles (III)' was implemented, equivalent to the Euro III standard. Therefore, the National I emission standard specifies that carbon monoxide must not exceed 3.16 grams per kilometer, hydrocarbons must not exceed 1.13 grams per kilometer, and for diesel vehicles, particulate matter must not exceed 0.18 grams per kilometer, with a durability requirement of 50,000 kilometers. The National III emission standard specifies that hydrocarbons must not exceed 0.66%, carbon monoxide must not exceed 2.1%, particulate matter must not exceed 0.1%, and nitrogen oxides must not exceed 5%.
I've been driving for almost 20 years and know quite a bit about yellow-label vehicles. The new regulations generally consider the vehicle's registration date, and now most cities classify vehicles over 15 years old as yellow-label, meaning they fail to meet emission standards and cause high pollution. For example, my neighbor's old Santana, which was 18 years old, was restricted from driving last year. Under the new policy, some places like Beijing and Shanghai are tightening regulations even further. If your car was registered before 2000, you should check its emission certificate immediately, or you might face trouble entering urban areas. I think this policy helps reduce smog—older cars are prone to issues, so regular maintenance is essential. Otherwise, switching to a new energy vehicle might be a safer bet.
