A new proposal suggests emissions testing for motorbikes in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from 2027, targeting older vehicles and gradually scaling nationwide.

With over 8 million motor vehicles contributing to dangerous pollution levels, Hanoi will implement low-emission zones and encourage the use of clean transport.

While emission testing for motorbikes is being prepared, the Vietnam Register clarified that inspections will not begin automatically on January 1, 2025.

The Ministry of Transport has introduced green, orange-yellow, and pink-purple inspection labels, effective January 2025, to distinguish clean energy vehicles and others.

Starting January 2025, transport businesses, ambulances, semi-trailer trucks, and road rescue vehicles must install journey monitoring devices under new government regulations.