LAHORE – The Environment Protection Department (EPA) of Punjab has made the emission testing mandatory of all vehicles mandatory in Lahore in a major step to improve air quality.
The move would help tackle the air pollution as vehicles are the leading contributor to it in the capital city of Punjab.
Initially, the Punjab government has offered free emissions testing for one month as centres have been established at different locations across Lahore.
For the purpose, the EPA has established nine emissions testing booths at key locations to ensure easy access for vehicle owners. The centres have been established at the following locations:
Mall Road – Istanbul Chowk, Town Hall Parking
Lake City – Al-Kabir Town, Raiwind Road
Kahna – Patwaar Khana, LDA Road, Gajjumata
DHA – Near Packages Mall
Gulberg – Liberty Gol Chakkar
Johar Town – Emporium Mall
Wapda Town – Evercare Hospital
Shahdara – Rescue 1122 Office, GT Road
Wahga Town – Police Station Manawan, GT Road
Vehicle owners can visit the emission testing booths from 7:30am to 12:30 and 5pm to 10:30 pm except Bahria Town where the operation hours are 4:00pm to 9:30 pm.
The vehicle owners are no required to get an appointment to visit the testing centres. They just need to visit the designated centres to get their vehicles inspected.
Upon clearance, you will be given a vehicle fitness certificate while in case of failure, your vehicle can be banned from road.
