LEZ Brussels: Low Emission Zones
Updated on April 25, 2019 by pierre
The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) of the Brussels-Capital Region, am I concerned?
You couldn't have missed the panels. they are visible! A red circle with a car inside that pollutes. Your driving license is several years old? Chances are you don't remember what that means. Avoid a fine for driving in the low emission zone in Brussels. The law can change quickly, it's always good to check on the official website from time to time! In the meantime, we have made a brief summary of the situation LEZ Brussels to enlighten you on the current situation in Brussels: info, fine, map and derogation.
The “Low Emission Zone” – what is it?
From the 1er January 2018, traffic has been banned for the most polluting vehicles in Brussels in a certain area of the Brussels-Capital region. This zone is called "LEZ" ie low emission zone. The aim is to improve air quality and therefore the health of citizens.
This regulation concerns the cars, buses, coaches and vans weighing less than 3,5 tonnes. Vehicles registered abroad are also affected. Trucks and motorcycles are not affected.
Map of Brussels Low Emission Zones
To find out where the Brussels area is affected by the low emission zone? It's easy! The entire territory of the Brussels-Capital Region is concerned. By this is meant the 19 commons in the entire area inside the ring. The Ring is therefore not affected. Also, the roads that lead to transit parking areas are not affected. You can see the map live on the official Brussels LEZ website.
Don't be fooled, avoid the fine by looking at the map. Indeed, the low emission zone sometimes begins in the middle of a boulevard and could very well start just after the ring interchange. without the possibility of turning back….
A “Low Emission Zone” fine? How much does it cost?
Surveillance is done 24 hours a day, 24 days a week via cameras. If you are Belgian, you do not need to register. On the other hand, the vehicles of foreigners must via the internet make the procedure in advance. If you receive an administrative fine for unauthorized access you must pay the sum of 350 € / Quarter. If you arrive in the low emission zone, you can a maximum of 8 times a year pay a pass of 35 euros.
Derogation for low emission zone in Brussels
Certain categories of vehicles are automatically exempt from the Brussels low emission zone. Look at the list on the official site, but these include, for example, motorcycles, certain heavy goods vehicles designed for the transport of goods, agricultural tractors, electric or hydrogen cars, "oldtimers", priority vehicles such as those police, firefighters, army, etc.
If you need to make a waiver, you can do so on the official LEZ website: here.
