Glaswegians can now enter their vehicle registration onto an official website to confirm whether it will comply with Low Emission Zone rules.
Blue Badge holders who require exemptions can also now register their details with the new LEZ exemption system to allow them to travel in LEZ.
Transport Scotland has created a checker so drivers can check their status without having to contact the vehicle manufacturer for full confirmation.
Read more: Glasgow's Low Emission Zone mapped street by street and how it will work
Glasgow's Low Emission Zone is set to be enforced from June 1, 2023, or June 1, 2024, for residents. Edinburgh's will come into force on June 1, 2024, Dundee will be on May 30, 2024 and Aberdeen on June 1, 2024.
LEZs set an emissions limit for certain road spaces, which restricts access for the most polluting vehicles to improve air quality.
The LEZ will affect the city centre with signs already in place advising drivers when they are entering.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras will be used to monitor vehicles driving into Glasgow’s LEZ which will be in operation 24/7.
It's hoped the move will encourage people to think about leaving the car at home and to consider public transport or active travel – supporting climate action by helping to meet Scotland’s world-leading commitment to reduce car kilometres travelled by 20% by 2030.
Vehicles that do not meet the emission standards set for a LEZ will not be able to drive within the zone. A penalty charge will be payable by the registered keeper of a vehicle when a non-compliant vehicle drives within a LEZ.
The minimum emission standards for vehicles permitted within the four LEZs are:
- Euro 4/IV for petrol vehicles
- Euro 6/VI for diesel vehicles
A number of vehicles are exempt from LEZ requirements, including vehicles used by blue badge holders.
Minister for Transport Kevin Stewart said: “We all have the right to breathe clean air and we all have a moral responsibility to act. Air pollution disproportionally impacts the most vulnerable in our society. It causes the most damage to the youngest, the oldest and people with pre-existing medical conditions. Low Emission Zones are an important tool to protect public health and improve air quality.
“Our biggest cities have already seen air quality improvements in advance of the introduction of LEZs as people, businesses and bus operators prepare. This additional functionality on our well-used website will make it easier for people to understand if their vehicle is compliant with the forthcoming emissions standards across Scotland.
“Our funding is helping those that need it most to comply with LEZs and exemptions are in place for disabled people and blue badge holders that require their car for everyday journeys."
To check your vehicle will comply, visit the website here.
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