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Emilia-Romagna province

Dates and Standards - Region
01.11.2009-07.01.2010
  • Diesel vehicles Euro 2
  • Petrol 4-wheel vehicles Euro 1
  • 2-stroke motorcycles & mopeds Euro 1
07.01.2010-31.03.2010
  • Diesel vehicles Euro 3(PM) (Euro 2 vehicles not allowed if they do not have a particulate filter)
  • Petrol 4-wheel vehicles Euro 1
  • 2-stroke motorcycles & mopeds Euro 1
This scheme is not necessarily in operation 24 hours a day 365 days a year, see hours of operation below.

Bologna and Ferrara have different dates and standards to the rest of Emilia Romagna.
It is likely that the LEZ will continue in a similar pattern next winter. However, this has yet to be confirmed by the authorities.

The local authorities also have an option for a ban on private vehicles on Thursdays 08:30-18:30 in the case of poor air quality predicted.

Vehicles affected - Region
All vehicles, including motorcycles, during the winter.

LEZ Road sign - Country
Has signs similar to this, a banned vehicle sign with the requirements below:
Palermo Low Emission Zone Road Sign

Need to Register? - Region
No

Foreign Vehicles? - Region
Yes

Retrofitting allowed? - Country
Yes

Retrofitting Summary - Country
Retrofitting a certified diesel particulate trap allows entry to the LEZ. For more information see our retrofitting section.

Hours of operation - Region
From 1 November 2009 to 31 March 20010, Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 18:30, except bank holidays.

Enforcement - Country
Manual

Penalty - Region
75-450€ (Regional Law)

National Scheme - Country
There is no Italian national scheme, but regional as well as individual city schemes.

Exemptions: Regional
Emilia-Romagna exemptions

Local name for an LEZ - Country
Zona a Traffico Limitato (ZTL) or Limitazioni della circolazione, the general name for road restriction, also used for LEZs.

Further Information - Region
Air Quality programme for Emilia Romagna region