In the justification report, it is stated that currently there is no legislative act in the country that regulates the procedure for state control over emissions of pollutants from vehicles and other mobile means, taking into account the specifics of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The development of this draft is aimed at fulfilling the requirements of the technical regulation of the Customs Union TR TS 018/2011 "On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles," concerning mandatory requirements for wheeled vehicles in operation.
The new rules will apply to all motor vehicles and other mobile machines equipped with internal combustion engines, including hybrid and series hybrid systems, that are used in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to the established rules, control over emissions will be carried out by the authorized body responsible for environmental protection, within its powers.
Drivers will be required to stop their vehicles at the request of employees of the bodies responsible for road safety.
During raids, selective control of motor vehicles on roads and checkpoints will be conducted to identify vehicles with excessively smoky or toxic exhausts. Upon stopping, compliance with emission standards and levels of exhaust gas toxicity will be checked.
However, vehicles belonging to national security agencies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency services, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, military and diplomatic missions, as well as taxis, buses with passengers, and vehicles moving in convoys will not be subject to inspection.
Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
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Chapter 1. General Provisions
1. This procedure has been developed in accordance with the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Offenses" No. 128 dated October 28, 2021, the Law "On Air Protection" No. 51 dated June 12, 1999, the Law "On Environmental Protection" No. 53 dated June 16, 1999, as well as the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On Approval of the Procedure for Technical Inspection of Vehicles" No. 350 dated July 12, 2023, and defines the procedure for control and monitoring of emissions of pollutants from motor vehicles in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The procedure covers all motor vehicles and other mobile devices with internal combustion engines, including hybrid systems, that are used in the country.
2. The following terms and their definitions are used in the Procedure:
Gas analyzer - a device for continuous analysis of exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases - a mixture of gases and particles emitted from the engine.
Smoke density of exhaust gases - an indicator that determines the ability of gases to absorb light.
Toxicity of emissions - the ability of gases to harm humans and the environment.
Free acceleration - the maximum engine speed at idle.
Maximum rotational speed - the maximum number of revolutions of the engine shaft when the gas pedal is fully pressed.
Effective smoke meter base - the thickness of the layer of exhaust gases equivalent to the attenuation of the light flow.
Light flow attenuation coefficient - the degree of light attenuation by exhaust gases.
Chapter 2. Organization and Conduct of Raids on Motor Vehicles
3. State control over compliance with air protection standards from emissions of motor vehicles and other mobile means is carried out by the authorized body within its powers.
4. According to the Traffic Rules, the driver of a mechanical vehicle is obliged to stop at the request of employees of the bodies controlling road safety.
5. Road raids will include selective control of motor vehicles on streets and checkpoints to identify vehicles with excessive smoke or toxic emissions.
6. After stopping the vehicle, compliance with pollution emission standards and toxicity levels will be checked.
7. Vehicles used by national security agencies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency medical services, and other emergency services, as well as taxis, buses with passengers, and vehicles in convoys are not subject to inspection.
Chapter 3. General Requirements for Emission Measurement
8. All measuring devices used for control must undergo mandatory calibration. The devices must have a valid calibration certificate from the authorized body.
The frequency of calibration is determined by technical documentation in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
9. Before starting work, the inspector checks the seals and markings on the devices. The use of defective devices for control is not allowed.
Chapter 3. General Requirements for Emission Measurement
10. Measurements must be conducted under conditions that ensure the accuracy of the results. Control is carried out outdoors or in well-ventilated rooms that meet sanitary standards.
The ambient temperature must be between +5 °C and +40 °C.
Before the first measurement, the devices must be warmed up and calibrated according to the established methodology.
11. When using gas analyzers, it is necessary to ensure that there are no leaks and provide reliable fixation of the probe in the exhaust pipe. Smoke meters must ensure complete passage of exhaust gases through the optical chamber.
12. For measurements, the mileage of the vehicle must be at least 3,000 kilometers. Otherwise, the inspection is not carried out.
13. Individuals must not be in the exhaust gas discharge zone to avoid poisoning. During multiple measurements in enclosed spaces, the inspector and attendees must use respiratory protection equipment.
14. The vehicle must be secured with the parking brake and put in neutral, and the driver must follow the inspector's instructions.
15. At night, the measurement area must be illuminated according to the standards.
16. After completing the work, the devices must be turned off, cleaned, and transported in protective packaging as prescribed by the manufacturer.
17. After the documentary check, the inspector proceeds to instrumental control of exhaust emissions, including measuring the content of pollutants.
18. The inspector is not authorized to start the engine or operate the vehicle. All actions are carried out in accordance with the established procedure.
19. The content of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) in exhaust gases must not exceed the established values.
20. The smoke density of exhaust gases for mobile vehicles with diesel engines must not exceed the established values.
21. The mileage of the vehicle before inspection must be at least 3,000 kilometers.
22. The exhaust system must be airtight and free of damage.
23. The ecological class of the vehicle is determined based on the country of manufacture and year of manufacture.
Chapter 4. Documentation of Inspection Results
24. During raid inspections, the measurement protocol may be combined with the protocol on administrative offenses.
25. A receipt with the inspection results is attached to the protocol.
26. In case of exceeding pollution standards, a protocol on the offense is drawn up.
27. According to the technical regulation, standards for the content of pollutants that must be measured for each vehicle are established.
Each vehicle is considered as a separate object of control.
A legal entity is deemed guilty of an offense if its employee was aware of the illegality of their actions.
Appendix 1
To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
Standards for Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrocarbons (HC) Content in Exhaust Gases for Motor Vehicles Running on Gasoline and Gas
| Categories of Vehicles | Crankshaft Rotational Speed | CO, Volume Fraction, % | HC, Volume Fraction, million-1/ppm |
| M and N, without neutralization systems | minimum | 3.5 | 1200 |
| increased | 2.0 | 600 | |
| M and N, ecological class 2 and below, with neutralization systems | minimum | 0.5 | 200 |
| increased | 0.3 | 200 | |
| M and N, ecological class 3 and above, with neutralization systems | minimum | 0.3 | - |
| increased | 0.2 | - | |
| L, without neutralization systems | minimum | 4.5 | - |
Appendix 2
To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
Standards for Smoke Density of Exhaust Gases for Motor Vehicles with Forced Ignition Systems
| Vehicle Category, Ecological Class | Engine Type | Smoke Density, Absorption Coefficient (k), m-1 |
| M, N, ecological classes 3 and below: | Without Turbocharging | 2.5 |
| With Turbocharging | 3.0 | |
| M, N, ecological classes 4 and above | - | 1.5 |
Appendix 3
To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
Conversion of values k to N (for smoke meter with L, equal to 0.43 m)
| k, m-1 N, % | 0.0 0.0 | 0.1 4 | 0.2 8 | 0.3 11 | 0.4 15 | 0.5 20 | 0.55 21 | 0.6 23 | 0.65 24 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 0.7 26 | 0.75 28 | 0.8 29 | 0.85 31 | 0.9 32 | 0.95 34 | 1.0 35 | 1.05 36 | 1.1 38 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 1.15 39 | 1.2 40 | 1.25 42 | 1.3 43 | 1.35 44 | 1.4 45 | 1.45 46 | 1.5 47 | 1.55 49 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 1.6 50 | 1.65 51 | 1.7 52 | 1.75 53 | 1.8 54 | 1.85 55 | 1.9 56 | 1.95 57 | 2.0 58 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 2.05 59 | 2.1 59.5 | 2.15 60 | 2.2 61 | 2.25 62 | 2.3 63 | 2.35 64 | 2.4 64.4 | 2.45 65 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 2.5 66 | 2.55 67 | 2.6 67.3 | 2.65 68 | 2.7 69 | 2.75 69.3 | 2.8 70 | 2.85 71 | 2.9 71.3 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 3.0 72.5 | 3.05 73 | 3.1 73.6 | 3.15 72 | 3.2 75 | 3.25 75.3 | 3.3 76 | 3.35 76.3 | 3.4 77 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 3.45 77.3 | 3.5 78 | 3.55 78.3 | 3.6 79 | 3.65 79.2 | 3.7 80 | 3.75 80.1 | 3.8 80.5 | 3.85 81 | |
| k, m-1 N, % | 3.9 81.3 | 3.95 81.7 | 4.0 82 | 4.05 82.5 | 4.1 83 | 4.15 83.3 | 4.2 83.7 | 4.25 84 | ∞ 100 | |
| Appendix 4 To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic | ||||||||||
Ecological classes of vehicles depending on the country of manufacture and year of manufacture
| Country of Manufacture | Engine Type | Ecological Class | ||
| 3 | 4 | 5 and 6 | ||
| Year of Manufacture | ||||
| CIS, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan | With Forced Ignition | 2008 – 2012 | 2013 – 2015 | from 2016 |
| Diesel | 2008 – 2012 | 2013 – 2015 | from 2016 | |
| European Union (EU) Countries | With Forced Ignition | 2000 – 2004 | 2005 – 2009 | from 2010 |
| Diesel | 2000 – 2004 | 2005 – 2009 | from 2010 | |
| Japan | With Forced Ignition | 2005-2010 | from 2011 | |
| Diesel | 2005-2010 | from 2011 | ||
| Korea | With Forced Ignition | 2003-2005 | from 2006 | from 2010 |
| Diesel | 2003-2005 | from 2006 | from 2010 | |
| USA | With Forced Ignition | 2001-2003 | from 2004 | from 2010 |
| Diesel | 2001-2003 | from 2004 | from 2010 | |
| China | With Forced Ignition | 2008- 2010 | from 2011 | from 2013 |
