Emission Test in Pesanggrahan District Finds 28 Vehicles Failing to Pass

The South Jakarta Environmental Sub-agency continues to intensify the implementation of free emission tests as an effort to improve air quality in Jakarta.

28 failed due to excessive exhaust emissions

Head of the Pollution and Environmental Damage Control Section (PPKL) of the South Jakarta Environmental Sub-agency, Tuty Ernawati, said that air quality is greatly influenced by public concern in maintaining motor vehicles so that they do not produce exhaust gases that exceed the threshold.

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"We conducted emissions testing at the Pesanggrahan District Office yesterday. The results showed that out of 140 vehicles tested, 28 failed due to excessive exhaust emissions," she said, Wednesday (11/4).

Her party not only carried out vehicle exhaust gas checks, but also encourages the public to be more concerned about the condition of their vehicles and carry out regular maintenance.

"Maintaining air quality is not only about reducing pollution, but also about building good habits in every vehicle user," she added.

According to her, public enthusiasm in Pesanggrahan District and the surrounding area was quite high. This was evident in the number of vehicles inspected, which reached 140 units, consisting of two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles running on gasoline and diesel.

"Many vehicles are still failing the test. Therefore, we urge all motor vehicle owners to actively have their emissions tested regularly," she continued.

Meanwhile, one of the vehicle owners, Rusdianto admitted that he took the emissions test to find out the condition of his two-wheeled vehicle.

"I received information from the urban village that there was a free emissions test. After checking, my motorcycle passed," he admitted.