What vehicles are affected?

Unless an exemption is granted, the regulation affects the following vehicles, whether registered in Belgium or abroad:

• Cars (vehicle category M1 on the vehicle registration document) and vans (vehicle category N1 class I on the vehicle registration document)
• Minibuses (vehicle category M2 on the vehicle registration document) and vans (vehicle category N1 class II, III on the vehicle registration document)
• Buses (vehicle category M3 class I, II, A on the vehicle registration document)
• Coaches (vehicle category M3 class III, B on the vehicle registration document)

New vehicle categories are set to be included from 2025 onwards.

• Mopeds (vehicle category L1-L2 on the vehicle registration document)
• Motorbikes (vehicle category L3-L7 on the vehicle registration document)
• Heavy goods vehicles (vehicle category N2-N3)

A vehicle may or may not be driven in the LEZ depending on its Euro standard, fuel type and category.

Please note: the agenda presented for the 2025-2036 period is currently in the process of being passed into law.

How to use the agenda?

In the table below, first select the vehicle category (indicated in the field "J" of the vehicle registration document) from the drop-down menu. The vehicle categories are then divided up according to the type of fuel (petrol/hybrid/LPG/CNG or diesel/hybrid) - indicated in the "P3" field of the vehicle registration document. Finally, look at the line in the table corresponding to the vehicle’s EURO standard ("V9" field): this indicates, year by year, whether this vehicle can be driven in Brussels or not.

If your vehicle is a used vehicle, the Euro standard is indicated on the Car-Pass. It is also possible to check the EURO standard of your vehicle using the COC code (.pdf) on the vehicle’s certificate of conformity. If the vehicle’s Euro standard is different from the one indicated on your vehicle registration document or in the simulator, you can request a correction of your data.

If your vehicle does not meet the access criteria of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), you can buy a day pass and have access to the Brussels-Capital Region.

How much is the fine?

Failure to comply with the Brussels LEZ access criteria is subject to a fine of €350.

Each further offence will cost the same amount. However, a fine may only be imposed for a new infraction if it takes place at least 3 months after the previous.
Example: I drove on 1 May with a prohibited vehicle. I get a first fine. I will receive a second fine if I drive this vehicle after 31 July. This may be repeated several times.
This approach allows the vehicle owner to take the necessary steps to avoid having to use their vehicle. Over a year, a maximum of 4 fines per vehicle can therefore be imposed.

In 2022, it is expected that fines for new vehicles covered by the restrictions will only be sent from April 2022. A 3-month transition period has been established, during which only warnings will be sent to offenders.

If you receive a fine and have difficulty paying it, you can request a payment plan. Your request for a payment plan must be made to Brussels Taxation.

The terms and conditions to benefit from a payment plan are as follows:

• Submit a reasoned request before the due date of the fine.
• The maximum number of monthly payments is limited to 4.

You can submit your request via this form by selecting the "Payment plan for fines" option.

How are the checks carried out?

Checks will be carried out based on the vehicle licence plate using fixed and mobile cameras. A network of 191 cameras has been set up gradually throughout the region and at the regional boundary. These cameras are used in compliance with legislation on the use of private data and images.

They are used both for the purposes of the Low Emission Zone and by the police. They have been implemented as part of the video-protection platform of the Brussels-Capital Region Prevention and Security project.