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Vietnam Sets 2027 Rollout for Motorcycle Emission Checks

Vietnam Sets 2027 Rollout for Motorcycle Emission Checks
Michelle Liew
July 8, 2025

Vietnam will introduce national motorcycle emission standards starting July 2027 in major cities, aiming to reduce urban air pollution.

Vietnam will introduce national motorcycle emission standards starting July 2027 in major cities, aiming to reduce urban air pollution.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) of Vietnam is gearing up to introduce new national emission standards for motorcycles this month. This aims to combat rising urban air pollution and improve regulatory oversight of motor vehicle emissions.

According to Hoang Van Thuc, Director of the Vietnam Environment Agency, the new standards are part of a broader effort to complete the country’s system of technical regulations on emissions, in line with the Law on Environmental Protection 2020.

Under the proposed framework, the ministry is drafting a circular to establish national technical standards (QCVN) for emissions from automobiles, motorcycles, and other motorised vehicles. This includes a proposed roadmap for implementation, to be submitted to the minister and subsequently to the Prime Minister for approval.

Phased Rollout of Emission Inspections

The government will introduce the emission inspection program in phases, starting on July 1, 2027, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s two largest urban centres. Authorities will then expand inspections to Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Hue on July 1, 2028. The plan will conclude with a nationwide rollout by January 1, 2030, while allowing provinces to implement it earlier based on local conditions.

The draft regulation also proposes differentiated standards based on vehicle manufacturing year:

  • Motorcycles manufactured before 2008 will be assessed using Level 1 (the lowest standard).
  • Motorcycles made from 2008 onward will be subject to stricter standards.
  • Motorised vehicles produced before 2016 will also fall under Level 1, while newer vehicles face tighter scrutiny.

An 18-month grace period will be provided after inspections begin in each city, focusing on public education and awareness rather than enforcement. After this window, authorities will bar vehicles that fail to meet emission requirements from circulation.

Why It Matters: Air Pollution and Public Health

With over 74 million motorcycles and 6.3 million automobiles registered as of December 2023, Vietnam’s vehicle growth, averaging 10–15% annually since 2009, has significantly worsened air quality, particularly in urban areas.

Traffic-related activities account for 20–60% of fine particulate pollution (PM), identified as the leading source of deteriorating air conditions in major cities.

A World Bank report highlights that air pollution leads to economic losses amounting to 5–7% of Vietnam’s GDP annually. An earlier 2013 study by Fulbright University Vietnam pegged the cost at USD 9.86–12.45 billion, a figure that has only grown in the past decade.

Looking Ahead with Vietnam

The upcoming emission standards mark a significant turning point in Vietnam’s approach to environmental regulation and urban planning. If successfully implemented, the program could not only improve public health outcomes but also position Vietnam as a regional leader in sustainable transport policy.

As the policy framework moves toward final approval, authorities expect vehicle owners and the auto industry to prepare for a more regulated era of emissions in Vietnam.

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