Vehicle Emission Testing – New Deadline and Some Helpful Tips

With the increasing rate of environmental pollution and smog in Pakistan, the government has taken an initiative to reduce the harmful emissions from vehicles. For this reason, there is a vehicle emission testing happening in Lahore recently, which will further be expanded to other cities. However, the deadline for the emission testing has been extended. Let’s have a look at the old and new deadlines in this blog.

Furthermore, if you are wondering what an emission test is, here is everything you need to know. 

New Deadline For Vehicle Emission Testing

Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has declared the extension of the vehicle emission testing. This decision has been made in order to provide people with more time to get their vehicles tested. Let’s see the old and new deadlines so you can get your vehicle tested before the deadline:

What is an Auto Emissions Test?

An auto emission test is a vehicle test that is also known as the smog check, is made essential in Pakistan. As vehicles emit smoke, which contains pollutants that can harm the environment, such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), etc.

 This test analyzes the level of pollutants emitted from the vehicle, and if it passes the test, a green certificate is issued. But if the vehicle does not pass the test, it is given seven days to get it amended, and a retest happens. 

Passing the Emission Test – Caring For Your Vehicles

Before you head towards the emission test location to get your vehicle checked, here are some helpful tips that you need to consider: 

• Oil Change: If you have not changed the engine oil of your vehicle for a long time, make sure you do so before getting the test. Old or bad engine oil affects the emission of the car and may lead to negative test results.
• Check Engine Light: If you have a check engine light turned on, do not avoid it and get the engine checked. Make sure it has no problems, or else it will impact the vehicle’s emissions. 

Besides these factors, you need to make sure of other things as well. Such as getting the tyres checked for the proper working of the vehicle, and having a visit to the mechanic to avoid any disturbance in the car.

Locations For Emission Testing in Lahore

The following are some locations for vehicle emission tests in Lahore:

• Near Packages Mall DHA
• Liberty Round About (Gol Chakkar) Gulberg
• Istanbul Chowk Town Hall Parking Mall Road 
• Rescue 1122 Office, GT Road Shahdara
• Al-Kabir Town, Raiwind Road, Lake City
• Emporium Mall Johar Town
• Evercare Hospital Wapda Town
• Patwaar Khana, LDA Road, Gajjumata Kahna
• Police Station Manawan, GT Road, Wahga Town

Is Vehicle Emission Test Compulsory? 

Yes! The vehicle emission test is compulsory. However, it is the right time to get it as it is free of cost, but soon charges will be applied. Furthermore, if you think you can safely drive your car without the green certification, you are wrong. You will have to pay the fine of Rs. 2000 for the first time violation, whereas Rs. 5000 for the second time. 

Final Verdict

The vehicle emission testing is an initiative towards a safe and healthy environment for the people. One of the major reasons for the bad weather conditions and smog in Pakistan is the harmful agents released by vehicles. However, it aims to reduce the environmental damage by contributing to providing clean air. The test hardly takes five minutes of your day, but can help in promoting a healthier environment.