Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision No. 43 on November 28, outlining the roadmap for implementing national technical regulations on vehicle emissions for automobiles on public roads. Effective from March 1, 2026, this decision marks a significant tightening of environmental standards for motor vehicles.
Under the decision, vehicle emissions will be categorized into five levels, corresponding to Euro 1 through Euro 5 standards, based on the National Technical Regulations on Vehicle Emissions issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Vehicles currently in use will be grouped by their manufacturing year to determine the required emission level, with newer vehicles needing to meet higher standards.
Emission inspections will be conducted at authorized vehicle registration centers or licensed inspection facilities. Vehicles will be tested for CO, HC (for gasoline engines), and smoke opacity (for diesel engines) in accordance with QCVN 85:2025. Vehicles that meet the standards will be issued a certification or emission sticker to continue operating.
A representative from the 5003S Vehicle Registration Center (Ho Chi Minh City) stated that vehicles failing to meet emission standards will not be issued a certification. Owners must take their vehicles to authorized dealerships or reputable garages for cleaning and maintenance of relevant components.
If the vehicle still fails to meet standards, owners must address issues such as the fuel injection system, oxygen sensors, catalytic converters, and particulate filters (DPF). After repairs, the vehicle must return to the registration center for re-inspection. Only upon meeting the standards will the vehicle be certified.
Registration centers emphasize that vehicles failing emission tests will not complete the registration process and are not permitted to operate. Owners found operating non-compliant vehicles will face penalties under registration violation regulations.
A common concern among drivers is whether a certified vehicle, if found non-compliant during inter-agency inspections, will have its certification revoked. Registration centers confirm that certifications and inspection stickers can be revoked if a vehicle fails to meet current emission standards. Owners must then service, repair, and re-register the vehicle from the beginning. This ensures that vehicles on the road maintain compliance with technical regulations, rather than merely meeting standards at the time of inspection.
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