Jeonnam Province to Conduct Special Emissions Inspection on All Vehicles Starting the 15th

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 14th that starting from the 15th, it will conduct a "special emission inspection" on all operating vehicles in cooperation with cities and counties for 17 days.

This special inspection was promoted to maximize the fine dust reduction effect during the seasonal management period.

The inspection items include soot, nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and excess air ratio.

The inspection locations are mainly vehicle-dense areas such as garages, main vehicle entry and exit roads, and uphill roads where high concentrations of fine dust are frequently generated. The inspection will be conducted using video cameras and measuring devices.

Vehicles exceeding the permissible emission standards as a result of the inspection will be issued improvement orders and improvement recommendations.

Vehicles receiving improvement orders must undergo maintenance and inspection within 15 days, and failure to do so will result in a suspension of operation for up to ten days. If contested, a fine of up to 3 million won will be imposed.

The province plans to continue expanding emission reduction projects to reduce fine dust caused by the operation of old vehicles and strengthen promotional activities targeting truck owners and industry workers to encourage participation in the projects.

Park Hyunsik, Director of the Environmental Forestry Bureau of Jeonnam Province, said, "This special inspection is a measure to prevent excessive fine dust emissions from vehicles in spring in advance and to encourage vehicle owners to voluntarily maintain and inspect their vehicles." He added, "We will also promote driving restrictions on old diesel vehicles and low-emission measures projects to contribute to fine dust reduction."

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