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Dates and Standards An LEZ has been in operation since the 1st September 2010. - From 1 July 2010 Euro 4 or have a certified particulate filter fitted Vehicles affected Heavy Duty vehicles (buses and lorries) over 3.5Tonnes. What is the LEZ boundary  The urban area bounded is by the Nordre Ringgade, Vestre Ringgade, Sondre Ringgade, Marselis Boulevard and Sydhavnsgade, which are not a part of the zone. Traffic to and from Mols Linien are exempted - on a route along Nørrebrogade and North Gate until the ferry terminal at North Harbor. The exemption applies until the ferry terminal is relocated to the commercial port - expected around 2015. LEZ Road sign  Need to Register? Vehicles need to have an LEZ sticker in the windscreen, click here to apply in English or 5 other languages (delivery can take 14 days), or here to apply in Danish (delivery can take 10 working days). Foreign vehicles need to carry the information stated below to prove they meet the emissions standards. Foreign Vehicles? Are also required to fit a windscreen sticker, available from click here to apply (delivery can take 10 working days). Retrofitting allowed?: Yes Retrofitting Summary See national standards above. The particulate filter must meet the requirements below: The maximum back pressure allowed from the particle filter is 20 kPa at maximum engine power. The particle filter must reduce the exhaust of particles by at least 80%, calculated according to the applicable EU methods. At constant use, the particle filter must ensure that the gas density after the filter measured at free acceleration does not exceed a K-value of 0.2 m-1. OR, the vehicle must be fitted with a particle filter that is approved by the Danish authorities, see our retrofitting section for more details. Hours of operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Enforcement Manual. This can be by inspectors while visiting a company, wardens while you park on the street or by police at routine roadside checks. Penalty Around the same range as the price of particulate filters – up to €10 000. National Scheme From 1 September 2008 vehicles must be at least Euro 3 or fitted with a certified particle filter From 1 July 2010 vehicles must be at least Euro 4 or fitted with a certified particle filter. The national scheme now allows cities to strengthen the LEZ to include vans. Exemptions: National Denmark Exemptions Additional local Exemptions Traffic to and from Mols Linien are exempted - on a route along Nørrebrogade and North Gate to the ferry terminal at North Harbor. The exemption applies until the ferry terminal is relocated to the commercial port - expected around 2015. Local name for an LEZ Miljøzone Further Information Denmark City website Århus |
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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:
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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.