New Environmentzones - Low Emission Zones in Europe
Low Emission Zones in Europe Europe-wide information on LEZ s 
Central Milano LEZ
| From 16.1.12 'Area C' operates, a congestion charge combined with an LEZ. Milan's Ecopass scheme stopped working on 31.12.11. Dates and Standards - city Diesel vehicles Euro 4 (residents, coaches and goods vehicles with Euro 3 vehicles can apply for access until 31.12.12) Petrol Euro 1 (Vehicles must be under 7 meters) Daily charges: Standard: €5 For residents vehicles: €2 (need to register) For 'service vehicles': €3 (need to register) For 'service vehicles': €5 (available only from parking meters) Multiple day charges are also available Free access: electric vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds, hybrid vehicles, bi-fuel, CNG and LPG (until 31.12.12). Vehicles affected - City All vehicles What is the LEZ boundary - City  Red dots = access points for public transport, not usable for Area C access. LEZ Road sign - City  Need to Register? - City Yes, payment is required to enter the zone. Payment is possible by bank card at authoirised tobacconists, newsagents, ATM (automatic cash dispensers on the Intesa-SanPaolo circuit), call centre (once registered, call 800 437 437). It is also possible to pay automatically with 'RID'. Contact Milan 02.88443333 or e-mail href="mailto:ridareac@comune.milano.it">email the city authorities. For more information see the Area C website Foreign Vehicles? - city Are covered the same as national vehicles. Vehicle operators should contact their vehicle registration organisation in your country to confirm the Euro standard. Vehicles are exempt if the country of origin does not have Euro standards Retrofitting allowed? - City No Retrofitting Summary - City Hours of operation - City Weekdays, from 07.30 to 19.30. Enforcement - City Camera Penalty - city Payment is required for entry into the zone, the amount dependent on the vehicles emissions. You have until midnight the following day to pay. Penalty for non-payment is subject to a civil penalty €70-285. Police penalties are €70 plus a €11 investigation fee within 60 days. National Scheme - city This is the only scheme of its kind in Italy. Exemptions: City Area C exemptions Local name for an LEZ - city Zona a Traffico Limitato (ZTL) general name for road restriction, also used for LEZs. 'Area C' is the specific name for the Milan scheme. Further Information - city City website Milan Area C website |
Central Milano LEZ
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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.