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This page last updated 07/08/2007

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	Emission Testing of Cars - New Regulation effective 01/08/2007

As from the 1st of August all vehicles (excluding agriculture and Commercial)must now be tested once every 12 months to check the level of emissions. Pass certificates will be required to obtain an MOT or to renew annual road tax.

The test is quite straight forward but details are required from the Vehicle Registration Document (Log Book) the current cost is 19 YTL. Should a vehicle fail the test a 15 day period is allowed for repairs otherwise the vehicle will be banned from the road.

Police will be conducting a series of road side checks with officials from the Environmental Protection Department. Drivers of vehicles without certificates or whose vehicle fails a road side test are currently allowed a 5 day period to correct the problem. However should the vehicle be subject to a further random check without the problem being corrected the driver may be subject to a fine of up to nine times the minimum wage (950 YTL)

The regulations will be enforced gradually but members are advised to complete the test as soon as possible to comply with the law. Currently there are 7 testing stations but none in Girne which may be a problem however it is expected that a Girne test facility will be open soon.

Stuart Baird

Government Liaison

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