Catalysts Under Control: Drivers and Service Stations Face Fines for "Dirty" Cars

In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been submitted for consideration, aimed at tightening environmental standards for vehicles.

This draft law proposes amendments to the Law "On Road Traffic" and the Code of Administrative Offenses. It was initiated by Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev, and the text of the document is available on the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh for public discussion.
According to the proposals, vehicles must be equipped with functioning catalytic converters and particulate filters, if provided for in their design. This requirement will become a mandatory part of the technical inspection, during which environmental parameters will be checked.

The draft law also includes a ban on the use of vehicles that do not meet established environmental standards. In case of violations, drivers face fines: 10,000 soms for individuals and 35,000 soms for legal entities.
Additionally, the tightening of sanctions will also apply to cases of providing false documents during the technical inspection, as well as concealing environmental malfunctions.
Diagnostic centers that issue fake certificates of passing technical inspections, as well as organizations involved in the removal or imitation of catalytic converter operation, will also be held accountable.
The justification for the draft law states that its goal is to reduce air pollution levels, especially in large cities such as Bishkek and Osh. The author of the project emphasizes that the mass removal of catalytic converters negatively impacts the environment, increasing harmful emissions and fuel consumption, which in turn threatens public health.

Furthermore, the draft law aligns with Kyrgyzstan's commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change.

If the law is adopted, it will come into force upon official publication; however, some provisions regarding the prohibition of operating vehicles without environmental systems will only take effect from July 1, 2027.