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A nationwide campaign is being launched today against the Government's new vehicle emissions proposals, amid fears they will severely restrict used vehicle imports.
The $300,000 'car crazy' blitz is being run by the Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Association, which was set up by car dealers to provide legal, technical and advocacy services to the car sales industry.
Chief Executive David Vinsen says the Government thinks restricting imports will help reduce air pollution, but he says the proposed rules will increase car prices and could in fact increase vehicle emissions.
Mr Vinsen says the Association is urging the Government to develop a proper strategy to manage New Zealand's vehicles. This would include economic incentives to help people scrap older, more polluting cars, backed up by regulations banning them from our roads.
David Vinsen says if the policy is introduced in its current form, dirtier vehicles will remain on the roads for longer.
He says the Government has been advised the policy will not work but it is pressing ahead anyway.
- NEWSTALK ZB
