LAHORE: The government of Punjab has made it mandatory for all types of vehicles to obtain a fitness certificate as part of efforts to reduce air pollution and smog in the province.
In collaboration with Opus Inspection (Pvt) Ltd, the provincial government has taken a major step in road safety and environmental protection by implementing a modern and computerized Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS) network.
Under this concept, the fitness of all vehicles plying in Punjab will be regularly reviewed and fitness certificates will be issued to them on satisfactory completion.
The main objective of this effort is to protect the environment. Air pollution is a serious health concern for the citizens of Pakistan. Vehicle emissions account for almost half of air pollution.
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has raised the number of emission testing booths in Lahore to 60 from 08 previously. The booths are situated in strategic locations throughout the city to make it easier to test and minimize wait times.
After completing the Emission Testing Certification, the officials will paste a green sticker on the windscreen of the vehicles, which reflects that the vehicle has no adverse effect on the environment.
Mobile testing units for emissions will now be in operation every week from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a break for lunch from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
These units will be deployed at public locations such as Metro Police Training Station, Wahdat Road, Liberty Market, Jail Road, and Shalimar Garden, among others.
Other locations are Rescue 1122, Expo Centre, Jalopark Parking, and the campuses of Punjab University. The campaign also includes essential community locations such as markets, colleges, and police checkpoints to provide accessibility to the general public.
The department stressed that additional mobile testing units will be deployed on motorways and highways soon. Citizens are urged to comply and have their vehicles tested as part of the government‘s efforts toward better air quality and public health.
For further details, the public can call the helpline number 1373 or utilize the Green Punjab mobile application.
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