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What is the Low Emission Zone?

« Low Emission Zone » (LEZ) translates to « Zone de Basses Emissions » in French. This is the term used to designate an area where the most polluting vehicles are prohibited from travelling. This measure is being taken in a large number of Belgian (Brussel, Antwerp, Ghent) and European cities to improve air quality and therefore public health.

Where?

The boundaries of the LEZ

The entire territory of the Brussels-Capital Region is affected by the LEZ, i.e. the 19 municipalities, as you can see on this map.

The Ring is not concerned, nor are some roads providing access to certain transit car parks

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Who?

Am I affected?

The access criteria for driving in the LEZ depend on the category, fuel and euro norm of the vehicle. Today, cars (category M1), (mini)buses (category M2), buses and coaches (category M3) or vans (category N1, with the exception of N1 vehicles with body code BC) running on diesel under the Euro 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 standard or petrol under the Euro 0 and 1 standard are banned from entering the zone. The next stage of the LEZ is set for 01/01/2027 and will also apply to mopeds, motorbikes and other light two-, three-, or four-wheelers (category L) and heavy goods vehicles (category N2, N3 and N1 with the body code BC).

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When?

Progressive agenda

The LEZ is in force seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

The access criteria to the LEZ will change over time.

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Why?

Our health is at stake

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that polluting emissions from engines cause 75,000 premature deaths in Europe every year.

The aim of this Zone is to prohibit the use of the most polluting vehicles, in order to improve air quality and therefore protect public health.

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