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The limits for exhaust pollutants from diesel vehicles in circulation are given in table 1. The limits on opacity depend on the altitude.
The limits for imported used diesel vehicles are given in table 2.
Table 1. Exhaust emission limits for diesel vehicles in circulation
HEIGHT ABOVE SEA LEVEL (METER)
OPACITY: K(M–1)
OPACITY (%)
0–1,500
2.44
65
1,501–3,000
2.80
70
3,001–4,500
3.22
75
Source: IBNORCA, 2006
Table 2. Exhaust emission limits for diesel vehicles, used imported vehicles
YEAR OF APPLICATION
HEIGHT ABOVE SEA LEVEL (METER)
OPACITY: K(M–1)
OPACITY (%)
Immediate application (2006)
0–1,500
2.13
60
1,501–3,000
2.44
65
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