JERUSALEM—Israel is upgrading its annual vehicle licensing process by attaching manufacturers’ air pollution standards, as required in Europe, to mandated emissions tests.
The new regulations, signed by Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan June 10, specify maximum carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emission levels according to engine size, or by year of manufacture for cases in which manufacturer guidelines are lacking. The new rules will go into effect in September.
In addition, the ministry said it will begin to supervise inspections directly to ensure that polluting vehicles are taken off the roads.
The regulatory changes will most significantly affect cars running on ...
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