The import, initial registration, and temporary registration of M1 category vehicles older than six years will be prohibited in Georgia starting April 1 of this year. The information was released by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture.
Exceptions will apply to M1 category vehicles whose transportation began before April 1 or which have already been brought into Georgia’s customs territory. The initial registration of such vehicles will be carried out under the conditions that were in place before April 1.
According to the Ministry, the new regulation introduces a ban on the import, initial registration, and temporary registration of M1 category vehicles older than six years. The restriction will operate alongside the emission standards defined by the relevant decree (Euro 5/V). The Ministry states that the measure will contribute to improving and rejuvenating the vehicle fleet, particularly passenger cars, which will help enhance air quality and, consequently, protect public health.
“Although the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture has implemented a number of important measures in recent years to improve air quality, it is essential to take additional steps to achieve better results in this regard. Ultimately, this is important for the health of each of us and our children. The goal is to gradually renew the vehicle fleet, introduce higher-quality vehicles with lower emissions, and reduce air pollution,” said First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture Nino Tandilashvili.
According to data from Geostat, 1.814 million motor vehicles were registered in Georgia in 2024, the vast majority of which (85.7%) are passenger cars. Moreover, 80.6% of registered vehicles are more than 10 years old.
