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The Department of Environmental Supervision has identified 586 cases of non-compliance with established vehicle emission standards in January 2026
In 2026, the Department of Environmental Supervision identified 586 cases of non-compliance with established vehicle emission standards. These cases were recorded in four cities during the period from January 1 to January 31, 2026: 331 violations in Tbilisi, 105 in Batumi, 104 in Kutaisi, and 46 in Rustavi.
In order to improve ambient air quality and minimize pollution from the transport sector, the Department’s inspectors carry out daily monitoring of emissions from motor vehicles operating on roads in four cities across the country.
Since September 2023, the Department has been conducting inspections of visible vehicle emissions on the roads of Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, and Rustavi. Following an analysis conducted several months after implementing these control measures, the Department initiated a process to strengthen its operational capacities. To enhance the effectiveness of detecting air pollution from the transport sector, the number of inspection crews was increased, and hybrid vehicles were acquired.
Currently, the Department’s vehicle emission control activities are carried out by 15 specialized crews, each equipped with appropriate measurement instruments. Staff members undergo periodic retraining to maintain and improve operational proficiency. These improvements have enabled the Department’s personnel to inspect a larger number of locations and vehicles, making the monitoring process more extensive and effective.
In 2024, the Department identified 5,562 instances of vehicle emissions exceeding the established standards. In 2025, inspections in the four major cities resulted in a notable increase in both the number of vehicles inspected and the number of non-compliance cases, with 454 additional violations compared to the previous year.
