38-14 Regulation for the Control and Technical Review of the emissions of polluting gases produced by Motor Vehicles Nº 28280 MOPT-MINAE-S

Summary

New and used vehicles with diesel or gasoline engines that enter the country after the entry into force of this Decree, must comply with the minimum gas emission standards established in the current Traffic Law or with the specifications of the European Economic Community or the Federal specifications of the United States of America under the procedure called US-FTP-75, as long as they do not contravene or are inferior to the provisions of the current Traffic Law.

Thumbnail image for New and used vehicles with diesel or gasoline engines that enter the country after the entry into force of this Decree, must comply with the minimum gas emission standards established in the current Traffic Law or with the specifications of the European Economic Community or the Federal specifications of the United States of America under the procedure called US-FTP-75, as long as they do not contravene or are inferior to the provisions of the current Traffic Law.

Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

1996

Region

South America

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Retail trade
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals