Jindo-gun Conducts Special Inspection on Vehicle Emissions

Jindo County will conduct a special crackdown on vehicle emissions starting from the 15th. (Photo by Jindo County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 12th that it is conducting a special emission inspection to minimize health damage to residents due to severe air pollution such as recent high concentrations of fine dust.

From the 15th to the 19th, a special emission inspection will be carried out on old diesel vehicles that emit large amounts of fine dust while in operation.

The inspection targets will focus on vehicles with a high proportion of fine dust emissions, such as old freight trucks, buses, and medium to large diesel vehicles, on major roads within the jurisdiction and at bus terminal garages.

The inspection is conducted by stopping vehicles in transit according to the emission standards for operating vehicles and measuring emissions inside the inspected vehicles using a stationary method, as well as by directly visiting places such as bus terminal garages.

Vehicles exceeding the emission standards as a result of the inspection must undergo maintenance and inspection within 15 days.

If vehicles subject to maintenance and inspection fail to comply with the improvement order within the deadline, they may be suspended from operation for up to 10 days, and if they disobey the suspension order, they may face fines or prosecution of up to 3 million won.

A Jindo-gun Environment and Forestry Department official said, “Through this special emission inspection of operating vehicles, we will do our best to reduce fine dust, create a pleasant air environment, and protect the health of our residents.”

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