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Dundee’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was introduced on May 30th, 2022, with further plans of full enforcement being in place for May 30th, 2024.
Clean Air Zones have been getting implemented in cities throughout the UK these past couple of years, with the purpose of these zones being to reduce air pollution from on-the-road vehicles in highly populated areas.
These includes regulations that motorists must abide regarding what vehicle(s) they drive in the vicinity of Clean Air Zones.
As we’re mere weeks away from a fully enforced Low Emission Zone, it is important to understand what the LEZ rules are, where it’ll be located in
Dundee, and what charges you may face after non-compliance.
Both LEZ and ULEZ are Clean Air Zones that look to tackle vehicles that produces air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM).
ULEZ however, is much stricter in what vehicles are compliant throughout the zone in the city with ULEZ regulations.
LEZs, whilst stricter that basic Clean Air Zones, are less strict in its regulations compared to ULEZ.
Many UK cities have introduced Clean Air Zones within their city centres as of late.
Fully enforced CAZ/LEZ/ULEZs are located in:
Introduced LEZ zones with plans to fully enforce are located in:
Edinburgh and Aberdeen will both face full enforcement of LEZ rules in their city centres come 1st of June 2024.
However, Dundee will be slightly earlier, with full enforcement starting 30th of May 2024.
Full enforcement will mean that non-compliance to LEZ rules will face charges.
Fines for non-compliance vary between different vehicle types:
Non-compliant minibuses, buses / coaches, and heavy goods vehicles:
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Dundee City Council
To check if your vehicle is LEZ compliant, use one of the following tools by entering your registration:
https://www.lowemissionzones.scot/vehicle-registration-checker
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/
https://motorway.co.uk/ulez-checker
According to Dundee City Council, the following vehicles are exempt from any LEZ charges:
For a lot of motorists in Dundee, driving experiences will be drastically altered.
Whilst it only really covers the city centre, Dundee drivers will need to have LEZ compliant vehicles to drive within the zone to avoid facing any charges.
Make sure to take in the relevant information provided in this article here today and be prepared for the new LEZ rules being fully enforced.
If you'd like to learn more on the Low Emission Zone in Dundee, pleas visit Dundee City Council
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