Noise Control Act Article 12

Domestically manufactured and sold motor vehicles shall obtain vehicle model noise inspection compliance certificates issued by the central competent authority before they may apply for license plates. Passenger vehicles with gross weight in excess of 3,500 kg and imported motor vehicles shall obtain vehicle model exhaust testing compliance certificates issued by the central competent authority, and receive the central competent authority's certification and authorization, before applications may be submitted for license plates.The central competent authority may perform random noise testing after motor vehicles have passed vehicle model noise inspection in the foregoing paragraph.The central competent authority in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications shall determine regulations governing vehicle model noise inspection compliance certificate issuance and revocation, random noise testing, and the handling of inspection in the foregoing two paragraphs.The central competent authority shall determine regulations governing noise certification and authorization qualifications and conditions for passenger vehicles with gross weight in excess of 3,500 kg and imported motor vehicles in Paragraph 1, materials to be attached, and other binding matters.