Oslo
| Oslo has made local statements about wishing to implement an LEZ. However, implementation is currently 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 Not yet decided 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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