Emission standards

By Persida Acosta

Jul 17, 2021 12:06 am

Dear PAO,

I am driving a second-hand pick-up truck. I was stopped on a particular road because there was a surprise emission testing being conducted. Unfortunately, I failed the test, and my pick-up truck was impounded. Is this allowed under the law?

Bartolome

Dear Bartolome,

For your information, the law that addresses your situation is Section 46 of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, which states:

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Law enforcers can't act solely on confidential, tipped information

Illegal insurance deductions to OFWs

Consent of the victim of human trafficking is immaterial

Assailing the void disposition of the absolute community of property by one spouse is imprescriptible

Nuisance per accidens cannot be summarily abated

Employer does not want to give holiday pay

Pregnancy cannot be used to terminate a flight attendant