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Dundee’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was introduced on May 30th, 2022, with full enforcement being implemented 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 Dundee has fully embraced their new Low Emission Zone, it is important to understand what the LEZ rules are, where it is 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 was slightly earlier, with full enforcement of Low Emission Zone rules starting 30th of May 2024.
Full enforcement means 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 have been drastically altered.
Whilst it only really covers the city centre, Dundee drivers 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 so you are prepared for driving within a Low Emission Zone.
If you'd like to learn more on the Low Emission Zone in Dundee, please visit Dundee City Council.
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