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By: Diana E. Jutba, GPC-ENRO | Photos By: GPC-ENRO | Date: June 18, 2021
In adherence to the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, the Provincial Government of La Union, through the Environment and Natural Resources Office partnered with the Land Transportation Office Regional Office I (LTO-I), Environmental Management Bureau Regional Office I (EMB-I), Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group and the Local Government Unit of San Juan, La Union in conducting a roadside Vehicle Emission Testing on June 18, 2021 at Brgy. Ili Sur, San Juan, La Union.
The emission test was initiated by the EMB-I using their gas analyzer for gas-fueled vehicles and opacimeter for diesel-fueled vehicles. A total of 66 vehicles were inspected and tested. Three (3) gas-fueled vehicles and six (6) diesel-fueled vehicles failed the emission test. The drivers were apprehended by LTO and were advised to check-up vehicles that failed the test.
The activity aims to ensure that vehicles in La Union are strictly complying with the health and safety guidelines of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, including the roadworthiness standard. Smoke belching is not only harmful to the environment, but it also poses health problems since breathing polluted air would lead to numerous illnesses.
As stated in Section 1 (Roadside Inspection) of Rule XXXV (Roadside Inspection of Motor Vehicles) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act 8749 also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, vehicles found emitting excessive smoke while operating in any public highway shall be subjected to an emission test by properly equipped enforcement teams from LTO or its duly deputized agents. Violators will be subject to fines/penalties.
