South Africa: Joint implementation strategy for the control of exhaust emissions from road-going vehicles.

The strategy sets out a road map for government, the oil industry and the vehicle manufacturing industry to achieve improved air quality through the control of vehicle emissions. The legislation applies a clearly defined timetable for the implementation of European standards for vehicle exhaust emissions and appropriate fuel specifications. Initial vehicle emissions limits began in 2005 for newly homologated vehicles and will come into full effect in 2006 when all new vehicles will be subjected to Euro-2 emissions controls. The fuel specification will change in 2006 when a total ban of the use of lead in petrol will come into effect.

Date Implemented: 2004 for vehicle standard, 2006 for fuel specifications

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: All newly manufactured vehicles will meet Euro-4 emissions limitations by Jan 2012

References: Joint implementation strategy for the control of exhaust emissions from road-going vehicles in South Africa, Final Draft

http://www.transport.gov.za/