Today, we will learn about how to search and register low-emission vehicles. There are many benefits provided by the government to drivers of low-emission vehicles to protect the air environment. However, I am unable to receive the benefits because I do not know what a low-emission vehicle is or whether my vehicle is a low-emission vehicle.
So, I will tell you in detail about how to check if my vehicle is a low-emission vehicle, the benefits of low-emission vehicles, and how to register.
Low-emission vehicle search
You can check low-emission vehicles on the integrated website. You can search by selecting the vehicle registration number or vehicle identification number.
If you do not know the vehicle identification number of your vehicle, please check it by searching the vehicle identification number.
If the vehicle certification period has expired or the low-emission vehicle type of some vehicles due to re-certification does not match the information issued on the placard, you can check at the vehicle registration office.
Search by emission certification number
When you open the bonnet of a vehicle, the vehicle’s emission certification number is displayed at the top. You can check this by entering this certification number on the Automobile Emissions Comprehensive Computer System website.
Search by vehicle emission certification number
Issuance of low-emission vehicle stickers
You can issue a low-emission vehicle sticker by visiting the vehicle registration office or city hall or district office with your vehicle registration certificate and ID card.
Place of issuance: Local government vehicle registration office or competent city hall (district/county office)
Required documents: car registration certificate, ID card
Low-emission vehicle benefits
A low-emission vehicle refers to a vehicle that emits low air pollutants. Low-emission vehicles are classified into three types, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3, depending on the level of air pollutant emissions.
Type 1: Vehicle purchase subsidy, 50% discount on public parking lots, 100% reduction on Seoul congestion toll, 50% discount on airport parking lots nationwide.
Type 2: 50% discount on public parking lots, 100% discount on Seoul congestion tolls, and 50% discount on airport parking lots nationwide.
Type 3: 3~50% discount on public parking lots nationwide, 2~30% discount on airport parking lots nationwide
tax benefits
Category Imposition rate reduction limit Individual consumption tax 5% of vehicle price 3 million won Education tax 30% of individual consumption tax 900,000 won Acquisition tax 7% of vehicle price
(4% for compact cars) 1.4 million won
Public parking and toll discounts
1-2 types of low-emission vehicles: 50% discount at public parking lots and airport parking lots nationwide and 100% discount on Seoul congestion toll
3 types of low-emission vehicles: 30-50% discount at public parking lots nationwide and 20-30% discount at airport parking lots
tax relief
Tax reduction benefits are automatically reflected when purchasing a vehicle, so no separate application is required.
Subsidy support for vehicle purchase (national funds + local government subsidies)
When purchasing a low-emission vehicle, a subsidy equal to the price difference compared to a regular car is provided, and payments are made differently depending on the vehicle’s performance and environmental improvement effect.
caution
If the sticker is damaged or the vehicle registration number has changed, the old sticker must be returned for a reissue.
In the case of a used car, there is no need to reissue it if the previous owner received and affixed the decal. However, if it is damaged or lost, you can proceed with the new issuance procedure.
In the case of tax reduction benefits, the extension period is until December 31, 2024, and in the case of acquisition tax, up to 400,000 won can be reduced for hybrid vehicles.
A new system has been established that allows multi-child households raising three or more children under the age of 18 to receive a reduction of up to 3 million won in individual consumption tax when purchasing a vehicle.
In the case of diesel, no matter how little it emits, it has been completely excluded from April 2020.
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Today we learned about how to search and register low-emission vehicles. Even if you purchase a low-emission vehicle, you cannot receive the benefits right away; you must register it. Since you cannot apply online, you must visit the vehicle registration office to apply.
You can obtain a sticker identifying your vehicle through the vehicle registration office. If you don’t know yet, please check for low-emission vehicles and receive the benefits if you meet the conditions.
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