As Belekov noted, catalytic converters are designed to reduce harmful emissions; however, there have been increasing cases of their removal for resale in the country.
“The absence of a catalytic converter not only violates environmental standards but also poses a threat to citizens' health. The main objective of the draft law is to ban the import of cars without these components. We also intend to limit the possibility of re-registering such vehicles,” the deputy explained.
He added that the installation of new catalytic converters imported from Russia could cost drivers between 5,000 and 15,000 soms, including installation services.
Belekov also stated that after the law is passed, ordinary car owners driving vehicles without catalytic converters will not be subject to fines. The main focus will be on encouraging owners to have catalytic converters when importing or selling cars in the future.
During the discussion of the initiative, it became clear that the developers do not have accurate data on the number of cars imported into the country without catalytic converters and the share of such vehicles in operation in Kyrgyzstan. The deputy was unable to answer questions regarding the statistics.
As of December 31, 2025, there are 1,909,961 registered vehicles in Kyrgyzstan. Currently, when re-registering cars, a laboratory conclusion on the technical condition, including the presence of a catalytic converter, is not required.
