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The Department of Environmental Supervision has identified 6,016 cases of non-compliance with established vehicle emission standards in 2025
In 2025, the Department of Environmental Supervision identified 6,016 cases of non-compliance with established vehicle emission standards. These cases were recorded in four cities during the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025: 3,448 violations in Tbilisi, 1,089 in Batumi, 837 in Kutaisi, and 642 in Rustavi.
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.
