Low Emission Zones in Europe
Europe-wide information on LEZ s
European Low Emission Zone
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Your source of information about Low Emission Zones and how they affect you when you drive in Europe.

Click on the map, use the tabs at the top to find Cities A-Z or by Country, the Standards you must meet in them in the near future, how to comply, and retrofitting details.

Alternatively use the left hand menu to find out about LEZs, get details of emissions standards, a list by start date of all City LEZ schemes and the standards required, or find out how you can comply with the LEZs.

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PM stands for Particulate Matter, or very small dust particles. See our "What is air pollution" pages
If there is no retrofit LEZ certification in your own country, then any existing retrofit certification or national >recognition is recommended. In the absence of both of these we would suggest that a particulate filter is chosen that is valid in the country you are travelling to, with a certification from the manufacturer.
Our air quality and health pages give some information about air quality and health, and some further sources, as does our links page.
Information about the LEZs that are members of our Network can be found on the individual LEZ pages, either by clicking the map, or through the various menu buttons.
This depends on the zone. LEZs in the following countries require action before you enter the zone:

In Germany, Sweden and Denmark a windscreen sticker needs to be purchased.

In London your vehicle needs to be registered

In Norway pre-Euro 4 vehicles need to ensure they pay the charge