Assessment of vehicle inspection and emission standards in the United Arab Emirates

Mohamed Y.E. Selim; M. A. Maraqa; Y. E. Hawas; A. M.O. Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.trd.2011.01.004

Assessment of vehicle inspection and emission standards in the United Arab Emirates

Mohamed Y.E. Selim, M. A. Maraqa, Y. E. Hawas, A. M.O. Mohamed

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Abstract

This paper examines vehicle inspection in the United Arab Emirates, comparing mechanical and environmental inspection methods across different inspection centers in the country. Making use of a survey of inspectors, vehicle owners, experts and port managers, the study reveals significant differences among centers in the various Emirates and within the same Emirate in terms of the standards adhered to and the methods of testing.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	332-334
Number of pages	3
Journal	Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
Volume	16
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2011.01.004
Publication status	Published - Jun 2011

Keywords

Annual environmental tests
Used cars
Vehicle inspections

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering
Transportation
Environmental Science(all)

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