Vehicle inspection centers nationwide will impose stricter technical regulations on emissions for vehicles, especially cars operating on roads.
The new regulations will be applied from March 1, 2026.
The Vietnam Register was quoted by the Govvernment News as noting that vehicles reaching their inspection deadlines must meet the corresponding minimum emission standards.
To comply with the requirements, vehicle owners should carry out regular maintenance, change the engine oil and air filters, clean the fuel injectors and combustion chamber, inspect the exhaust treatment system, and use fuel that meets quality standards.
Last November, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 43/2025/QD-TTg specifying a roadmap for implementing national technical regulations on emissions for automobiles operating on Vietnam's roads.
Traffic emissions are among the sources of air pollution affecting public health, with over 74.3 million motorcycles and 6.3 million cars nationwide by the end of 2023.
According to the latest proposal, motorcycles in Hanoi and HCM City must undergo emission inspections from July 2027. Emission inspections for motorcycles in other municipal cities like Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho and Hue will begin from July 2028.
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