Bergen
Dates and Standards Bergen has decided to implement an LEZ according to the national Norwegian scheme. The expected start is summer 2010. Vehicles affected Heavy duty vehicles over 3.5 Tonnes (ie buses, coaches and lorries). 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 Euro 4 (after June 2012 less than Euro 5) 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 Permanent, 365 days a year 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 has to be paid before driving inside the zone. Penalty When the scheme is implemented, if detected by a control, vehicles not meeting Euro 4 (or after June 2012 not meeting Euro 5) emissions standards would need to pay as penalty the monthly charges as outlined in the National Scheme section. National Scheme Yes. A national scheme is being considered that any city would follow. It is 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. A public inquiry has confirmed the payment scheme and charges. 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. The Norwegian Government and Parliament will then likely 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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