Starting Tomorrow, Vehicle Emission Inspections Begin... Up to 2 Million Won Fine for Non-Compliance

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The Ministry of Environment, together with local governments and the Korea Environment Corporation, will conduct intensive inspections of vehicle emissions at over 560 locations nationwide from the 30th of this month until the 24th of next month to reduce fine dust during the winter season.

Each city and province plans to focus inspections on cargo trucks, buses, and academy vehicles that have a high proportion of fine dust emissions and frequent movement within urban areas.

The Korea Environment Corporation will carry out remote emission inspections on vehicles in motion using remote measuring devices at a total of seven locations in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province.

At the southern end of Dongho Bridge, an electronic display board will allow drivers to check their vehicle's emission concentration, encouraging voluntary maintenance and inspection.

All vehicle drivers must comply with this inspection. Those who refuse, evade, or obstruct the inspection will be fined up to 2 million KRW.

Owners of vehicles exceeding the emission standards will receive an improvement order to have their vehicles maintained and inspected within 15 days.

If the vehicle is not maintained or inspected, a suspension of operation for up to 10 days will be imposed. Failure to comply with the suspension order may result in a fine of up to 3 million KRW.

During this inspection, the quality of petroleum used in vehicles will also be tested.

The Korea Petroleum Management Service will check for the use of counterfeit petroleum in vehicles during emission inspections conducted by some local governments from the 1st to the 8th of next month. If counterfeit petroleum is detected, the suppliers will also be traced and inspected.

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