Exemptions

What vehicles are affected?

From 1 July 2024, vehicles whose registration plate holder, or a person residing at the same address, holds a parking card for people with disabilities (special card referred to in Article 27.4.3 of the Highway Code) may benefit from an exemption. No other requirements need to be met.

The exemption may only be requested for one vehicle per special parking card.

This exemption will take effect on 1 January 2025.

Request an exemption using the form

The exemption request must be made using the form below. It must be accompanied by:

• a copy of the special disabled parking card.

Once you’ve received it, the exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that you continue to qualify for the exemption. Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before an exemption application can be submitted.

What vehicles are affected?

The vehicles covered by this exemption are vehicles for which the holder of the registration plate, or a person domiciled at the same address, holds a disabled parking card (special card referred to in Article 27.4.3 of the Highway Code) AND qualifies for preferential reimbursement for health care (BIM statutes).The exemption can only be requested for one vehicle per special parking card.

From January 1st, 2025, holders of a disabled person's parking card will be able to apply for this exemption without qualifying for preferential reimbursement for health care (BIM statutes).

Who are the beneficiaries of the preferential reimbursement?

The beneficiaries of the preferential reimbursement are those who are entitled to a social advantage or a certain status such as: 

• living wage or equivalent assistance
• guaranteed income for the elderly
• disability allowance

• a copy of the special disabled parking card
• a certificate from your complementary health insurance company proving your entitlement to preferential reimbursement for healthcare services

Once you’ve received it, the exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that you continue to qualify for the exemption. Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before an exemption application can be submitted.

These are vehicles which have been adapted for the disabled, on condition that the person registered with the licence plate or a person living at the same address has a special disabled parking permit.

Exemption to be requested via form

To validate your request for an exemption you must attach to this form:

• The parking card
• Any relevant document attesting to the specific adaptation of the vehicle

Once obtained, an exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that the there is no change in the terms and conditions of exemption.

Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before an exemption application can be submitted.

These are vehicles equipped with an integrated system which permits wheelchair boarding to the vehicle (lift, ramp...).

Exemption to be requested via form

To validate your request for exemption, you will need to attach a copy of proof of the adaptation of a wheelchair boarding system to the vehicle.

Once obtained, an exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that the there is no change in the terms and conditions of exemption.

Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before an exemption application can be submitted.

These are category M1 vehicles (cars) with 8 seats in addition to the driver's seat, as well as category M2 (minibuses), category M3 (buses) and category N1-I, N1-II and N1-III (vans) vehicles, which are used exclusively for school transport for the collective transport of persons with a disability, with equipment or goods, as appropriate.

The vehicle must have been registered for the first time before 31 December 2025. The exemption remains in place until the vehicle is 11 years old, from the initial registration date.

From 1 July 2024, vehicles whose registration plate holder or a person domiciled at the registration plate holder's address is recognised as a carer with social rights will be able to apply for an exemption.

Recognition as a carer with social rights is a form of recognition granted by your mutual health organisation that allows you to take time off work to help a relative who is in a situation of dependency due to their age, state of health or disability.

The exemption can only be requested for one vehicle per close carer with social rights.

This exemption will take effect on 1 January 2025.

Request an exemption using the form

The exemption request must be made using the form below. It must be accompanied by:

• a copy of the recognition as a close carer with social security rights granted by your mutual health organisation.

Once you’ve received it, the exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that you continue to qualify for the exemption.

From 1 July 2024, vehicles for which the licence plate holder is registered as the hosting parent in the population registers OR in the register of foreign nationals OR is listed as the parent in the birth certificate AND whose child is the holder of the disabled paking card will be able to apply for an exemption.

If the child is already an adult, he or she must be living at the address of the other parent.

The exemption may only be requested for one vehicle per parent.

This exemption will take effect on 1 January 2025.

Request an exemption using the form

The exemption request must be made using the form below. It must be accompanied by:

• a copy of the special disabled parking card.

Once you’ve received it, the exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that you continue to qualify for the exemption. Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before an exemption application can be submitted.

Registered in Belgium

The exemption is granted automatically if all the following conditions are met:

• The vehicle is registered in Belgium
• The vehicle is more than 30 years old
• The vehicle has a Belgian registration plate "O", "1-O" or a personalised registration plate (in accordance with Article 4, §2, of the Ministerial Decree of 23 July 2001 on vehicle registration)
• The vehicle is not used for commercial purposes.

In this case, the exemption is automatic, there is no action to take and you can drive in the Brussels Low Emission Zone (LEZ)! The exemption is granted for an indefinite period.

Registered abroad

An exemption must be requested via the online form.

To validate your exemption application you must :

• Register your vehicle
• Enclose a copy of the registration certificate

Once obtained, an exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that the there is no change in the terms and conditions of exemption.

Registered in Belgium and used for commercial purposes.

For example, rental vehicles used for weddings or other events.

An exemption must be requested via the online form.

To validate your exemption request, you will need to attach proof that the vehicle is part of a business concept and is used for commercial or tourist leisure purposes (e.g. via photos or a copy of a brochure)

Once obtained, an exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that the there is no change in the terms and conditions of exemption.

This is a special purpose vehicle of category M designed to be used as a dwelling, of which the liveable compartment includes at least the following equipment: seats and a table, bunks that can be created with or without a seat, a kitchenette, storage spaces. This equipment must be non-removable.

Motorhomes registered in Belgium

The exemption is granted automatically. They can therefore travel within Brussels.

Motorhomes registered abroad

An exemption must be requested via the online form.
To validate your exemption application you must:

• Register your vehicle
• Enclose a copy of the registration certificate.
• Any relevant document providing evidence that the vehicle is a motorhome (e.g. a photo where the number plate is visible).

Once obtained, an exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that the there is no change in the terms and conditions of exemption.

These are vehicles especially adapted for markets, fairs, parades, mobile shops and film productions. Market vehicles where the driving element and the sales part are made of one piece, such as a food truck or a vehicle fitted out for fishmongers or butchers, are considered as such. For fair vehicles, the funfair element cannot be detached from the driving element.

Exemption to be requested via form

To validate your request for exemption, you will need proof of the adaptation of the vehicle (e.g. an invoice for the adaptation costs or photos in which the registration number and the adaptation of the vehicle are clearly visible).

Once obtained, an exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that the there is no change in the terms and conditions of exemption.

Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before an exemption application can be submitted.

These are vehicles especially equipped for the maintenance and inspection of public facilities and infrastructure. These vehicles are identifiable by their bodywork, equipment or other permanent characteristics. The driving element and the functional element must form a single block. This category covers certain utility vehicles, distribution system operators, road service operators and their subcontractors: sewer cleaners, sweepers, cable laying vehicles, tram line maintenance vehicles, etc. These are vehicles equipped for specific tasks and that require significant investment.

Exemption to be requested via form

To validate your request for exemption, you will need proof of the adaptation of the vehicle (e.g. an invoice for the adaptation costs or photos in which the registration number and the adaptation of the vehicle are clearly visible).

Once obtained, an exemption will be valid for 5 years on condition that the there is no change in the terms and conditions of exemption.

Vehicles registered abroad must first be registered before an exemption application can be submitted.

These are vehicles with a valid exceptional transport permit issued by the competent authority.

Heavy goods vehicles are still automatically exempted until 31/12/2026. The application can therefore be submitted in mid-2025..

These are special category N3 vehicles that are not equipped for the transport of goods and fitted with a crane with a lifting torque equal to or greater than 400 kNm, as referred to in Article 1, § 1, 9, of the Royal Decree of 15 March 1968.

Heavy goods vehicles are still automatically exempted until 31/12/2026. The application can therefore be submitted mid-2025.

These are priority vehicles (as defined by article 37 of the Highway Code) i.e. vehicles equipped with one or more flashing blue lights and a special horn. These include police vehicles, for example.

Please contact info.fiscalite@fisc.brussels in order to provide the vehicle data.

Please contact info.fiscalite@fisc.brussels in order to provide the vehicle data.

Vehicles used in emergency situations or rescue operations, at the request of the fire brigade, police, army, civil defence or road authorities.

The exemption is granted automatically.

There is no need to take any action, you can drive with complete peace of mind! The exemption is granted for an indefinite period.

The exemption is granted automatically after the emergency situation. Automatic exemption do not have a validity period.

The exemption is granted automatically.

These vehicles are not affected by the low-emission zone access criteria. They can therefore travel around Brussels. If the vehicles is registered abroad, registration is compulsory to drive in the LEZ.

The exemption is granted automatically.

These vehicles are not affected by the low-emission zone access criteria. They can therefore travel around Brussels. If the vehicles is registered abroad, registration is compulsory to drive in the LEZ.

These vehicles are not currently affected by the low-emission zone access criteria. They can therefore travel around Brussels. There are no formalities, whether they are registered in Belgium or abroad.

Please note that in 2027, the LEZ legislation will change and this category of vehicle will be affected.

These are vehicles designed for the transport of goods, category N2 or N3, as well as vehicles of category N1 which have the body code BC.

These vehicles are not currently affected by the low-emission zone access criteria. They can therefore travel within the territory of the Brussels Region. There are no formalities, whether they are registered in Belgium or abroad.

Please note that, from 2027, the LEZ legislation will change and this category of vehicle will be  concerned. More information on the agenda page.

These are trailers and semi-trailers (O), agricultural or forestry trailers (R), wheeled agricultural or forestry tractors (T), tracked agricultural or forestry tractors (C) and interchangeable towed machinery (S), as defined in the Royal Decree of 15 March 1968.

The exemption is granted automatically.

These vehicles are not affected by the low-emission zone access criteria. They can therefore travel freely within the Brussels Region. There are no formalities, whether they are registered in Belgium or abroad.