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Is there a vehicle inspection program which is operated by country in 10 countries (China, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, Phillipines and HongKong)? If there is, please provide the details about it.
Vehicle inspections are conducted in all the 10 countries researched. In most of these countries, this is a procedure mandated by national or subnational governments in which a vehicle is inspected to ensure that it conforms to regulations governing key areas such as safety, and emissions. Below is a general overview of the vehicle inspections process in the 10 countries.
CHINA
In China, the vehicle inspection market is primarily handled by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Environmental Protection.Vehicle inspection services are provided by both state-owned and private enterprises.
Private and Commercial Vehicles older than 6 and 5 years respectively must be inspected every 6 months. Private and Commercial trucks less than 10 years and 5 years respectively must be inspected annually. Private trucks older than 10 years and Commercial trucks older 5 years must be inspected every 6 months.
THAILAND
Vehicle Inspections are conducted under the authority of the Department of Land Transport. The testing centres are privately owned but are authorized to carry out the testing. In Thailand, it is the standard for all cars that are more than 7 years old and motorbikes that are more than 5 years old to be tested each year for road-worthiness.
INDIA
Vehicle inspection accreditation in India is done by the State transport department and state pollution control board and it is enforced by State Regional Transport Offices and State Traffic Police.
Private Vehicle emission inspections are conducted every 3 to 6 months, while commercial Vehicles older than 2 years are inspected annually.It is mandatory for every motor vehicle to carry the PUC
MALAYSIA
While Commercial vehicles must undergo road-worthiness checks every six months, road-worthiness inspections for privately owned vehicles is not a legal requirement in Malaysia. A standard ten-point inspection is conducted which includes aspects such as safety and emissions.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is no longer responsible for roadworthiness tests. It is now the responsibility of Puspakom, which is a private firm with testing centres all over the country.
INDONESIA
inspection inspections are conducted under the authority of the government in Indonesia and accreditation is done by BPLHD (Environmental Management Board).
Passenger vehicles are expected to be inspected for emissions every two years and bi-annually for heavy-duty vehicles. Vehicle inspections are voluntary, and emission testing is not required with annual vehicle registration renewal.
VIETNAM
Under the direction of the Ministry of Transport, the Vietnam Register is the government department in charge of administering quality and safety tests for all motor vehicles in Vietnam, as well as the issuing authority for certificates of road-worthiness.
Passenger cars that are more than 15 years old must be inspected every three months, as well as trucks that are more than 20 years old. Cars that are more than 20 years old may not be driven in Vietnam.
TAIWAN
Vehicle inspection in Taiwan is overseen by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC). Vehicles aged between five and ten years must undergo an annual inspection. Private vehicles within this age range do not have to be inspected unless they are going through a change of ownership, or have been recovered from being stolen. Private cars older than ten years must be inspected twice a year.
Inspections must be arranged within one month before or after the due date. A fine is payable if the inspection occurs after this time limit and the number plates will be suspended if the time exceeds one month. The licence plates are cancelled if the inspection has not been carried out after six months of the due date.
KOREA
All vehicles in South Korea must have regular inspections to ensure that they are roadworthy and to minimize noise and pollution from emissions. Korean Transport Safety Authority (KOTSA) oversees vehicle inspections.
A car must be inspected every two years. A new car must be inspected four years after its registration. Small vans and trucks must be inspected every year. South Korea's vehicle inspection tests are known to be very thorough. Tests are carried out at a government approved garage or dealership.
PHILIPPINES
Vehicle inspection is compulsory in the Philippines. Emission testing must be conducted prior to annual renewal of vehicle registrations. Vehicles older than 3 years, trucks and motorcycles older than 1 year are to be inspected annually. Inspections can be conducted via Government Testing centres or via private emission testing centres (PETCs) accredited by Dept of Transportation & Communication.
HONGKONG
According to Hong Kong government transport regulations, all vehicles over 6 years old must obtain a Certificate of Roadworthiness Examination (COR) from a designated Car Testing Centre. This certificate will be valid for a year. If the vehicle does not pass the exam, a Vehicle Repair Order will be issued.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it was found that all the above 10 countries have a vehicle inspections program. With the exception of Malaysia, vehicle inspections are operated under the authority of the national government.