EU emission level standards will change as from 1st January.  Used M1 vehicles manufactured before 2006 will be dubbed Euro 3 or less. Used M1 vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2013 will be considered as Latest Euro standard -1, whilst used vehicles from 2014 onwards will be considered as latest euro standard, (5b or euro 6b).  Further details in tables below.

The European Commission regulations 459/2012 and 692/2008 are an incentive to register newer, cleaner cars and hence cars with lower emissions.  The euro standards are tied with the registration tax.  Used imported Euro 5a /6a vehicles (with a year of manufacture between 2011 and 2103) or less will pay a higher registration tax. 

Electronic Lane Changing Signs

Electronic Lane Changing Signs will be installed to the pedestrian bridge in Triq Aldo Moro il-Marsa today between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs.

During works, one lane will be closed to traffic direction to Valletta only.

The project will help manage traffic and improve road safety.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution. Any inconvenience is regretted.

Barrakka Lift opening hours during Christmas & New Year’s Eve

The barrakka lift service will be extended as follows:

·         24 December until 0200am of Friday 25 

·         31 December until 0400am of Friday 1

The use of lift will be free of charge from 17:00hrs onwards on both occasions.