91 Vehicles Get Free Emissions Tests at S. Jakarta Mayor's Office

The South Jakarta Environment (LH) Sub-agency conducted free emissions tests on 91 vehicles at the South Jakarta Mayor's Office. Eight vehicles failed to meet emissions standards.

Not only checks the levels of pollutants in vehicle exhaust but also educates vehicle owners

South Jakarta LH Sub-agency's Pollution and Damage Control Section Head Tuty Ernawati Sapardin said the initiative reflected the government's commitment to reducing air pollution caused by vehicle exhaust emissions.

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"We tested both two- and four-wheeled gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. In addition to vehicles used by people working at the Mayor's office, we also offered the service to the general public," she said on Thursday (10/22).

Tuty explained that emissions testing not only checks the levels of pollutants in vehicle exhaust but also educates vehicle owners about the importance of maintaining their engines to ensure they meet emissions standards.

For vehicles that failed the tests, personnel provided guidance and explained the results based on the emissions test reports, including cases in which high carbon monoxide (CO) levels were detected.

"Of the 91 vehicles tested free of charge, eight failed to meet emissions standards. We advised the owners to have their vehicles serviced regularly," she said.

She added that regular emissions testing was important given the high volume of daily traffic in South Jakarta and its location near neighboring areas, which means many vehicles from outside Jakarta pass through the area every day.

"I urge vehicle owners to have their vehicles tested regularly, at least once a year, to ensure they are not contributing to air pollution," she emphasized.

Tuty also called for stricter policies at government office complexes, such as requiring vehicles to pass emissions tests before being allowed to use parking facilities.

"Such a policy is expected to encourage the public to be more diligent about ensuring their vehicles meet emissions standards," she added.

A local resident, Yanto, welcomed the free emissions testing, saying it gave vehicle owners a better understanding of their engines' condition and exhaust emissions. He also hoped the tests would be held every one or two months so more people could have their vehicles checked.

"With regular inspections, vehicle owners are expected to pay closer attention to keeping their engines in good condition while helping reduce air pollution," he said.