New Environmentzones - Low Emission Zones in Europe
Low Emission Zones in Europe Europe-wide information on LEZ s 
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| Bergen has stated it wishes to implement an LEZ according to the national Norwegian scheme, however implementation is uncertain. Dates and Standards Not yet confirmed Vehicles affected Heavy duty vehicles over 3.5 Tonnes (ie buses, coaches and lorries). Possibly all vehicles (light + heavy). What is the LEZ boundary LEZ Road sign Not yet decided. Need to Register? National Once LEZs are in operation in Norway you would need to ensure that you pay the tolls if your vehicle is less than the Euro standard set before entering the zone. This would have to be done with the same transponder [device] as is used for motorways (e.g. AutoPASS), which can also be hired before entering the zone. Foreign Vehicles? Would be covered. Retrofitting allowed?: No Hours of operation Either permanent (365 days a year), or from October to April. Enforcement The scheme as currently outlined is expected to use electronic unit onboard (e.g. AutoPASS) to drive inside the zone. It would be possible to hire electronic unit before driving inside the zone and the trip would have to be paid before driving inside the zone. Penalty Yes, but details have not been decided. When the scheme is implemented, if detected by a control, vehicles not paying the fee as set out would need to pay a penalty, probably around a months worth of charges. National Scheme Yes. A national scheme is being considered that any city would follow. It would be somewhat different to the other LEZs, in that vehicles are not banned, but those less than Euro 4 standard are charged (significantly) for entry into the zone. In October 2008 the Norwegian Public Road Administration submitted a proposal for an LEZ starting as soon as possible to the Norwegian Ministry of Transport, which outlines the LEZ costs as set out below. It is likely that the LEZ implemented would be different to the one outlined here, as a new proposal is being developed. The Norwegian Government and Parliament will then make a decision on LEZ scheme legislation.
Exemptions: National Exempted vehicles would include: Emergency vehicles; Diplomat protected vehicles under the Vienna Convention; Disabled Passenger Vehicle (vehicles specifically adapted for carrying a person with disabilities). Local name for an LEZ Lavutslippssone (LEZ) Further Information here |
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- Austria
- Czech Republic
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- Germany
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- Augsburg
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- Krefeld NRW
- Leipzig
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- Ludwigsburg
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- Mannheim
- Markgröningen
- Mühlacker
- Mühlheim
- München (Munich)
- Münster
- NeuUlm
- Neuss
- Oberhausen
- Osnabrück
- Pfinztal
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- Regensburg
- Recklinghausen
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- Bologna
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- Umbria REGION
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- Netherlands
- Norway
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- United Kingdom
- 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.