The Punjab Department of Environment has decided to ban vehicles without green stickers after November 15.
The Director General (DG) of Environment has made exhaust testing mandatory for all vehicles in Lahore. After November 15, any vehicle without an ETS (Exhaust Testing System) certificate or a green sticker will be seized.
According to local media, the Department of Environment has decided to prohibit vehicles without green stickers after November 15. Exhaust testing has been made compulsory for all vehicles in Lahore.
The Director General (DG) of Environment Punjab, Imran Hamid Sheikh, said that EPA Punjab has launched a strict crackdown against pollution-causing vehicles in Lahore. After November 15, vehicles without an ETS certificate or green sticker will be seized. Only vehicles that meet the standards of the Punjab Environment Department will be allowed on the road.
He further said that a zero-tolerance policy has been enforced against environmentally harmful vehicles. Vehicles not verified through ETS will face legal action and confiscation.
He added that EPA Punjab has started the strictest anti-pollution campaign from Lahore. Citizens are urged to immediately get their vehicles’ exhaust testing done, otherwise their vehicles will be confiscated.
