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Praha (Prague)
| Prague currently operates a ban affecting all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, and a ban in a wider area over 6 tonnes. The emissions standards required for permits are given below. Dates and Standards Until 1.1.2013 Euro 2 From 1.1.2013: Euro 4 Vehicles affected Lorries over 3.5 (central area) and 6T (larger area), see map. What is the LEZ boundary  LEZ Road sign   Need to Register? Yes Short term permits (up to 8 days) and long term (up to 1 year) are available. How to apply for permits: The applicant shall submit an application written in free form (i.e. on a piece of paper without a form), which will contain the following information: • who asks (your name) • reason for entering • destination (in the case of an application for permission to drive buses is necessary to fill out the entire route) • possible date and time stamp • type of vehicle • SPZ / RZ (number plate) • Identification The application must be accompanied by: • copy large technical certificate (pages with information about license plate / RZ and technical data) • in respect of construction work - a copy of the papers confirming the contractual relationship, building permit or certificate of the investor • in terms of migration - a copy of the order Send the documents to: a) Zone over 3.5 tonnes and buses: Name: Eva Mazáčová , Address: City Hall. Prague (Department of Transport agendas) Jungmannova 29, 110 00 Prague 1 phone +420 236 004 486 , fax: +420 236 007 040 Visiting days: Monday 12 00-17 00 , Wednesday: 08 00 to 12 00 and 13 00 - 18 00 b) Zone over 6 t: Name: Ivana Čuříková , Address: City Hall. Prague (Department of Transport agendas) Jungmannova 29, 110 00 Prague 1 Phone: +420 236 004 438 , fax: +420 236 007 040 Visiting days: Monday 12 00-17 00 Wednesday: 08 00 to 12 00 and 13 00 - 18 00 See Prague website registration information Foreign Vehicles? Yes, controlled Retrofitting allowed?: Yes Retrofitting Summary The Certification of Registration is checked. Either fulfil Euro IV (according to Registration certificate) or Euro III and certificate of PM filter according to proposal of a national legislation. For Czech vehicles this is done through Dekra a.s., or see the Ministry of transportation . Hours of operation 3.5T: In operation Monday - Friday 08:00 – 18:00 6T: permanent Enforcement manual Penalty fine National Scheme None Exemptions: None Local name for an LEZ Zóna Further Information Praha (Prague) website LEZ, City |
Praha (Prague)
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- Overview of LEZs
- What are LEZs?
Your source of information about Low Emission Zones and how they affect you when you drive in Europe. There are many Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in 10 European countries. Low Emission Zones are areas where vehicle access is limited by its emissions.
This website, www.lowemissionzones.eu, gives all the information you need to drive in LEZs in Europe. The information is available within 1-2 clicks from the homepage, either via the frontpage map or side and top menus.
To navigate the site, click on the map; use the tabs at the top to find Cities by A-Z or by Country, how to comply, and retrofitting details. This text also gives many links you can use to navigate the site.
Alternatively use the left hand menu to find out what are LEZs, and do why they exist, get an overview of LEZs, or use our 'Quick Guide'.
The ‘Quick Guide’ gives an overview table with all LEZs by country/city or start date, showing the most important facts at a single glance (emissions standard, vehicles, dates) and a link to full information. It also allows you to search LEZs by vehicle type affected: coach, lorry, camper van, van, car and motorcycle.
Overview of Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Europe
Which vehicles are affected?
The following table gives a summary by vehicles affected:
|
Vehicle type |
LEZs |
Vehicle standard 2011 |
Future standard |
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Lorries only |
Netherlands | Euro 4(PM) | Euro 4 (1/7/13) |
| Austrian A12 motorway | Euro 2/3 | ||
| Mont Blanc Tunnel, FR/IT | Euro 1 | ||
| Heavy Duty Vehicles | London, UK | Euro 3(PM) | Euro 4(PM) (3/1/12) |
| Denmark | Fit filter if <Euro 4 | ||
| Sweden | 8 years old / Euro 3 | ||
| Budapest, HU |
Differential parking charges | planned | |
| Prague, CZ | Euro 2 | ||
| All 4+ wheelers | Germany | Euro 2-4(PM) & Euro 1 petrol | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | Euro 1 or 2 | In January 2014 potentially to Euro3 | |
| All vehicles | Italy | Euro 1-3 / no 2-stroke motorcycles | |
| Local buses under agreements | Norwich, UK | Euro 3(NOx) | |
| Oxford, UK | None | Euro V (1/1/13) | |
| Vans | London, UK | None | Euro 3 (3/1/12) |
| Germany | Euro 2-4(PM) & Euro 1 petrol | ||
| Italy | Euro 1-3 / no 2-stroke motorcycles | ||
| Under consideration in some Dutch cities |
Euro 4 from July 2013; Euro 4 with particle filter from January 2015. |
The Danish LEZ law also allows vans to be included, which may happen in the future in Danish cities.
Operating hours: Most LEZs operate permanently. The exemptions are Italy, where LEZs sometimes operate at peak or other selected times; Lisbon, Prague > 3.5T and Budapest LEZ are weekday daytime.
Do I have to register before entering? In Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Lisbon you will need to buy a sticker. Foreign vehicles are required to register with London’s LEZ (as the national database does not include their details). Entry to the Prague's LEZ is by permit, to Budapests parking by emissions-related payment. The Bolzano (Italy) LEZs require stickers and you need to pay to enter the Central Milan 'Area C'. In many cases registration is possible by Internet or post. More information on registering can be found on our 'Where do I need to register' page.
Other LEZs are enforced with cameras reading the vehicle number plates (Netherlands, London), or by police controlling the vehicle papers (Italy, Austrian A12 motorway, Mont Blanc Tunnel), or local agreements with public bus operators (Norwich, Oxford (UK)).
If your vehicle does not meet the emission standards required, you can buy a newer vehicle, use a different vehicle, or modify your vehicle's engine, for example by fitting a diesel particulate filter. You can find more about the different options from our how to comply page.