Directive 2002/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the level of pollutant emissions from two- and three-wheel motor vehicles and amending Directive 97/24/EC.

Subject

Air & atmosphere

Keyword

Pollution control Emissions Air quality/air pollution Environmental standards

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Directive aims at reducing the level of pollutant emissions from two or three-wheel motor vehicles by tightening the limit values for such emissions. From 1 April 2003, Member States shall refuse to grant the EC type-approval as per article 4 (1) of Directive 92/61/EEC for any kind of vehicle on grounds connected with the measures to be taken against air pollution, if that vehicle fails to comply with the provisions laid down in Directive 97/24/EC. Member States may provide for tax incentiv

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Directive 97/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain components and characteristics of two or three-wheel motor vehicles.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Noise pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree implementing Directive 2002/51/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002 on the reduction of the level of pollutant emissions from two- and three-wheel motor vehicles and amending Directive 97/24/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 2003

Keyword: Pollution control, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX