The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment submitted a draft Decision of the Prime Minister stipulating the roadmap for applying national technical regulations on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds (motorbikes) circulating in Vietnam.
In the draft submission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said that the purpose of developing this Decision is to create a legal basis to gradually eliminate vehicles that do not meet emission standards and regulations, and promote the conversion to clean, environmentally friendly vehicles.
The application of the roadmap also aims to implement Vietnam's international commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, responding to climate change, and at the same time supporting the development of sustainable and modern urban transport according to the national strategic orientation. This is also a necessary step towards building a sustainable transportation system and developing green urban areas in the future.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment emphasized that the development of a roadmap for applying national technical regulations on motorbike emissions also aims to control and reduce air pollution caused by emissions, contributing to protecting public health and improving the quality of the living environment.
According to the draft of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the time to start implementing the inspection of emissions of motorbikes in circulation is as follows:
From January 1, 2027, motorbikes will be circulating in the area of 2 centrally-run cities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
From January 1, 2028, motorbikes will circulate in the remaining 4 centrally-run cities, including Hai Phong city, Da Nang city, Can Tho city and Hue city.
From January 1, 2030 for motorbikes circulating in the remaining provinces and cities. Depending on the actual situation, these provinces and cities can regulate the application of the deadline earlier.
Motorbikes manufactured before 2008 apply Level 1 - the largest allowable limit of emissions as prescribed in the National Environmental Technical Regulation on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds in circulation in Vietnam.
Motorbikes manufactured from 2008 to 2016, apply Level 2 - the largest allowable limit of emissions as prescribed in the National Environmental Technical Regulation on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds in circulation in Vietnam.
Motorbikes manufactured from 2017 to June 30, 2026, apply Level 3 - the largest allowable limit of emissions as prescribed in the National Environmental Technical Regulation on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds in circulation in Vietnam.
Motorbikes manufactured after July 1, 2026, apply level 4 - The largest permitted limit of emissions prescribed in the National Environmental Technical Regulation on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds in circulation in Vietnam.
Motorbikes manufactured before 2016 apply Level 1 - the largest allowable limit of emissions as prescribed in the National Environmental Technical Regulation on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds in circulation in Vietnam.
Motorbikes manufactured from 2017 to June 30, 027, apply Level 2 - the largest allowable limit of emissions as prescribed in the National Environmental Technical Regulation on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds in circulation in Vietnam.
Motorbikes manufactured from July 1, 2027, apply Level 4 - the largest allowable limit of emissions as prescribed in the National Environmental Technical Regulation on emissions of motorbikes and mopeds in circulation in Vietnam.
Motorbikes and mopeds circulating in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet the regulations on emissions of Level 2 or higher, as of January 1, 2032.
Motorbikes and mopeds circulating in the "low emission zone" of Hanoi city according to the provisions of the Capital Law must meet the emission regulations according to the Resolution of the People's Council.
