Motorcycles and motorbikes manufactured within 5 years must have their emissions inspected: What do experts recommend?

Commenting on this regulation, traffic expert Tu Sy Sua - senior lecturer at the University of Transport - said he completely agrees with this policy, and its implementation is extremely urgent to protect the environment.

“ The number of motorbikes in our country is huge, the total amount of emissions from these vehicles into the environment is very large, causing environmental pollution. Especially old motorbikes that have been used for many years, the amount of emissions is many times larger. Therefore, I think that managing and monitoring the quality of emissions from motorbikes is extremely necessary, ” said expert Tu Sy Sua.

Motorcycles and motorbikes manufactured up to 5 years old have an emission inspection period of 60 months from the date of manufacture. Vehicles manufactured from 5 to 12 years old have an emission inspection period of 24 months. Vehicles manufactured from 12 years old have an emission inspection period of 12 months. (Illustration photo)

However, according to Mr. Sua, to conduct emission inspections for motorbikes, it is necessary to have careful calculations and implement them step by step. The reason is that this will encounter many difficulties such as how to count when the number of motorbikes in our country is very large, some of which are 30-40 years old; If those motorbikes do not meet emission standards, how will they be handled?

“ For cars, it is easy to check through stickers, but for motorbikes, it is difficult to know whether they meet the standards or not. In addition, handling and instructing people to fix vehicles that do not meet the standards will directly affect the rights of users. Thus, it can be seen that without specific instructions, it will be very difficult to put this regulation into practice. There needs to be a clear implementation roadmap to avoid disrupting society ,” Mr. Sua analyzed.

For example, expert Tu Sy Sua said that with a large number of motorbikes in Hanoi, only about 30% use license plates managed here. The remaining large number is under the management of other localities. Thus, the inspection agency also needs to consider whether the management plan should be divided by region or not?

Agreeing with the above view, another expert said that this regulation is necessary, but in the short term it will affect the direct interests of a "vulnerable" group of people. " These are poor people who do not have money, people who are using motorbikes to earn a living. They may know that their vehicle does not meet the requirements, but in order for them to be able to switch to a more environmentally friendly vehicle such as an electric vehicle, they need time to prepare, " the expert said.

Furthermore, according to this expert, the number of motorbikes that have been used for many years, without the owner, and through many purchases and sales will also make it difficult for the authorities to manage and control. " If we do not have close preparation and a specific roadmap, it will easily lead to the right policy but it is difficult to put it into practice and not be effective ," the expert commented.

Recently, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) issued Circular No. 47/2024 regulating the procedures for inspection and exemption from first-time inspection for motor vehicles and specialized motorbikes; procedures for certification of technical safety and environmental protection for modified motor vehicles and modified specialized motorbikes; procedures for inspection of exhaust emissions of motorbikes and mopeds.

According to the circular, for motorcycles and motorbikes that have been manufactured for up to 5 years, the emission inspection cycle is 60 months from the date of manufacture. In case the database does not have information about the date of manufacture, it will be calculated from December 31 of the year the vehicle was manufactured.

For motorcycles and motorbikes with a production period of more than 5 years to 12 years, the periodic emission inspection cycle is 24 months; for motorcycles and motorbikes with a production period of more than 12 years, the periodic emission inspection cycle is 12 months.

Circular 47 also stipulates that for motorcycles and motorbikes with a production date of up to 5 years, the owner does not have to submit an emission inspection application and does not have to bring the vehicle to the inspection facility for emission inspection. For motorcycles and motorbikes with a production date of more than 5 years, the owner must bring the vehicle to the inspection facility for emission inspection.

The Department of Registration is responsible for issuing emission inspection certificates for motorbikes and scooters according to regulations.

Circular 47/2024, effective from January 1, 2025.

Thanh Lam

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