Clouds of black smoke produced by vehicles in poor condition with a seal for technical inspection of vehicles affect the environment and the health of Ecuadorians. (OR)

Maria Eugenia Rodriguez

Vehicle inspection in Ecuador should help fight environmental pollution, especially for city and interprovincial buses and trucks. The problem lies in carelessness when conducting the review, and even, in some cases, corruption within institutions where additional money is requested for the approval of said review. (OR)

Robert Starr

For those of us who drive the streets of the country’s cities every day, it is not unusual to see vehicles that inexplicably bear a revision stamp from last year circulating in obviously bad mechanical conditions, especially vehicles for city and inter-cantonal transport, which are a source of permanent contamination.

It’s scary when those of us who drive small vehicles suddenly see a pipe next to the window that releases smoke directly into our face when we don’t have time to close the windows.

And then we wonder how it is possible that they approved the inspection of the vehicle? And how is it possible that, instead of tightening control and inspection measures for this type of vehicle, they are now thinking about reducing it to one annual inspection? (OR)

nathalie rodriguez

The inspection should ensure that older vehicles do not produce as much fumes, smoke or debris as oil. The use of more efficient and environmentally friendly cars should also be encouraged, but I think it’s more complicated because of the country’s economy. (OR)

Luis Heredia

Of course, it should help curb pollution. As part of the vehicle registration requirements, it must be in good condition, including that it does not emit toxic gases. Buses and trucks should be controlled in particular, because they mainly generate this problem. (OR)

Amelia Armijos

In the vehicle inspection, it should be ensured that the cars pass the test only if they are in good condition, because the older they are, the more they pollute. Environmental pollution is a very important and urgent problem that needs to be faced, although there is still insufficient awareness of this problem in our country. (OR)