Tackling the air pollution problem is a matter of priority. It is a prime target shared by the Government, the public and different sectors of our community. The air pollution problem in Hong Kong is mainly caused by vehicle emissions. Our priority task is therefore to try to reduce emissions from diesel vehicles.
Proper maintenance is a key factor affecting the emission performance of a vehicle.
A poorly maintained vehicle can emit up to 10 times the pollutants compared to one properly maintained. For diesel vehicles, an obvious sign of poor maintenance is the emission of black smoke. One of our principal tasks is therefore to take effective action against smoky vehicles. Over the past year or so, members of the public had made a number of representations expressing their concerns about the impact of air pollution on public health. They requested the Administration to consider ways to reduce vehicle emissions to protect public health.