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- 45031 description "Whether you can enter the low-emission zone depends on the fuel and Euro emissions standard of the vehicle. Check the conditions." infopages.
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- 45031 name "Conditions for entering the low-emission zone" infopages.
- 45031 url conditions-entering-low-emission-zone infopages.
- 45031 dateModified "2024-08-14T10:32:24+00:00" infopages.
- 45031 datePublished "2019-05-29T08:11:46+00:00" infopages.
- 45031 articleBody " <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--table-of-contents paragraph--view-mode--full"> <nav class="table-of-contents" aria-labelledby="table-of-contents-header"> <div class="content-container"> <h4 id="table-of-contents-header">On this page</h4> <ul class="three-column"> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#conditions-until-31-december-2025">Conditions until 31 December 2025</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#legislation">Legislation</a></li> </ul> </div> </nav> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW26503323 BCX8"><h2><a class="ck-anchor" id="which-vehicles"></a><span lang="EN-GB">Which vehicles does the LEZ apply to?</span><span> </span></h2></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW26503323 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">The conditions for entering the low-emission zone apply to all vehicles running on diesel, petrol, LPG, CNG or LNG and falling under the following categories:</span></p></div> </div> <section class="paragraph paragraph--type--call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--full cta-block image-none link"> <div class="cta-block__content"> <div class="feature-block secondary"> <h2>Can your vehicle enter the LEZ? </h2> <p>Check your vehicle with our online tool. Enter your vehicle's number plate and date of first registration. Depending on the result, you can then register your vehicle free of charge or buy a permit or day pass. </p> <a href="https://lez.stad.gent/en/flows/controleertoegang" class="button button-secondary">Check your vehicle</a> </div> </div> </section> <dl class="accordion"><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--2--1"> Category M (Passenger transport) </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--2--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><ul><li><span lang="EN-GB">M1 (passenger car/camper): vehicle up to 8 seats + driver</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB">M2 (van): vehicle with more than 8 seats + driver, mass < 5 tonnes</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB">M3 (van/coach): vehicle with more than 8 seats + driver, mass > 5 tonnes</span><span> </span></li></ul></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--2--2"> Category N (Goods transport) </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--2--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><ul><li><span lang="EN-GB">N1 (van): vehicle with mass < 3.5 tonnes (weight class I, II and III)</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB">N2 (light truck): vehicle with a mass between 3.5 and 12 tonnes</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB">N3 (heavy goods vehicle): vehicle with mass > 12 tonnes</span><span> </span></li></ul></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--2--3"> Category T (Agricultural and forestry tractors on wheels) </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--2--3" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p><span lang="EN-GB">The entry rules below apply to <strong>Category T vehicles with a power above 130 kW</strong>. Vehicles with lower power are authorised without conditions until 1 January 2029, but must </span><a href="https://lez.stad.gent/nl/flows/controleertoegang?_gl=1*1vgh0c8*_ga*MjA1MTAxNTc3OS4xNjQxOTgxNTgz*_ga_LKPG82H5RR*MTY2NzQ2OTE3My4zMzguMS4xNjY3NDY5NTc4LjAuMC4w*_ga_WBY4XJGJYM*MTY2NzQ2OTE3My4zMzkuMS4xNjY3NDY5NTk3LjAuMC4w"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>register, free of charge</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">. These vehicles must comply with Phase V, like vehicles with higher power.</span><span> </span></p><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>PHASE</strong></td><td><strong>ACCES</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Phase V</td><td>Acces</td></tr><tr><td>Phase IV</td><td><span lang="EN-GB">Access or under conditions from 1 January 2028</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Phase IIIb</td><td><span lang="EN-GB">No access or under conditions from 1 January 2026</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Phase IIIa</td><td><span lang="EN-GB">No access or under conditions from 1 January 2020</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Phase II</td><td><span lang="EN-GB">No access or under conditions</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Phase I</td><td><span lang="EN-GB">No access or under conditions</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Euro 1</td><td><span lang="EN-GB">No access or under conditions</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Phase 0</td><td><span lang="EN-GB">No access or under conditions</span><span> </span></td></tr></tbody></table></div></dd></div></dl> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW104035390 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">The category of your vehicle is indicated in the </span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/media/137576"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>registration certificate</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">, in box J.</span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW104035390 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Does your vehicle have <strong>free access</strong>? Then you do not have to do anything. </span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW104035390 BCX8"><h3><span lang="EN-GB">Authorisation after registration</span><span> </span></h3></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW104035390 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">You need to register certain vehicles, free of charge, before you can enter the low-emission zone. </span><a href="https://stad.gent/en/node/824941/"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Check which vehicles this concerns here</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">. </span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW104035390 BCX8"><h3><span lang="EN-GB">The LEZ does not apply to</span><span> </span></h3></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW104035390 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Mopeds and motorbikes, electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered vehicles. </span></p></div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW220557752 BCX8"><h2><a class="ck-anchor" id="conditions-until-31-december-2025"></a><span lang="EN-GB">What are the current conditions for entry?</span><span> </span></h2></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW220557752 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Whether you can enter the low-emission zone depends on the <strong>Euro emissions standard and fuel</strong> of the vehicle. </span><span> </span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW220557752 BCX8"><ul><li><span lang="EN-GB">The <strong>Euro emissions standard</strong> is a European environmental standard for vehicles and is represented by a number. The higher the euro emissions standard, the lower the emissions. For trucks and buses, the euro emissions standard is indicated by a Roman numeral.</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Fuel</strong>: the conditions for entry are stricter for diesel cars. These emit more soot and particulate matter.</span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW220557752 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Your vehicle's euro emissions standard or class can be found on the<strong> </strong></span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/media/137576"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>registration certificate in the 'environmental class' section</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">.Can't find a euro emissions standard there? Then the </span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/media/807632"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>date of first registration</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"> of your vehicle determines whether it can enter the LEZ or not.</span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW220557752 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Foreign vehicle? The following is an </span><a href="https://stad.gent/sites/default/files/media/documents/Kentekenbewijzen%20Europa.pdf"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>overview of all registration certificates in Europe</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">. </span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW220557752 BCX8"><h3><span lang="EN-GB">The conditions until 31 December 2025</span><span> </span></h3><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Euro emissions standards</strong></th><th><strong>Diesel</strong></th><th><strong>Petrol/LPG/CNG en LNG**</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Euro 6/VI</td><td class="success"><span lang="EN-GB">free access</span><span> </span></td><td class="success"><span lang="EN-GB">free access</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Euro 5/V*</td><td class="success"><span lang="EN-GB">free access</span><span> </span></td><td class="success"><span lang="EN-GB">free access</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Euro 4/IV</td><td class="warning"><span lang="EN-GB">access after payment</span><span> </span></td><td class="success"><span lang="EN-GB">free access</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Euro 3/III</td><td class="error"><span lang="EN-GB">access with LEZ day pass</span><span> </span></td><td class="success"><span lang="EN-GB">free access</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Euro 2/II</td><td class="error"><span lang="EN-GB">access with LEZ day pass</span><span> </span></td><td class="success"><span lang="EN-GB">free access</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Euro 1/I</td><td class="error"><span lang="EN-GB">access with LEZ day pass</span><span> </span></td><td class="error"><span lang="EN-GB">access with LEZ day pass</span><span> </span></td></tr><tr><td>Older than Euro 1</td><td class="error"><span lang="EN-GB">access with LEZ day pass</span><span> </span></td><td class="error"><span lang="EN-GB">access with LEZ day pass</span><span> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em><span lang="EN-GB">* For trucks over 3.5 tonnes, the designation EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly vehicle) is sometimes used. This EEV is equivalent to euro 5/V emissions standard. </span></em><span> </span><br><em><span lang="EN-GB">** Please note that your CNG, LPG or LNG vehicle must have been converted from a petrol engine.</span></em><span> </span></p></div> </div> <section class="paragraph paragraph--type--call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--full cta-block image-none link"> <div class="cta-block__content"> <div class="feature-block secondary"> <h2>Is your vehicle not authorised? </h2> <p>Purchase an LEZ day pass or a temporary permit. </p> <ul class="links"> <li> <a href="https://stad.gent/en/node/45119/" class="button button-secondary">View al your options</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://lez.stad.gent/nl/flows/controleertoegang" class="standalone-link">Still unsure whether whether your car is authorised or not? Take the test. </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247390093 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Conditions for entry from 2026</span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247390093 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">In 2026, 2027 and 2028, the admission requirements will become stricter. Keep this in mind if you plan to buy a car. </span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW247390093 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Here you will find a comprehensive </span><a href="https://www.vmm.be/lucht/evolutie-luchtkwaliteit/lage-emissiezone/regelgevend-kader/criteria-lage-emissiezones-op-basis-van-euronormen"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>overview of the conditions for entry until 2030 for all types of vehicles</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">. </span><span> </span></p></div> </div> <dl class="accordion"><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--3--1"> Petrol / LPG / CNG / LNG </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--3--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><ul><li><span lang="EN-GB">From 1/1/2026:</span><span> </span><br><span lang="EN-GB">free access for vehicles with Euro 3 emissions standard or higher</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB">From 1/1/2028:</span><span> </span><br><span lang="EN-GB">free access for vehicles with Euro 4 emissions standard or higher</span><span> </span></li></ul></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--3--2"> Diesel </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--3--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW65494468 BCX8"><h4><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Category M1, M2, N1</strong></span><span><strong> </strong></span></h4></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW65494468 BCX8"><ul><li><span lang="EN-GB">From 1/1/2026:</span><span> </span><br><span lang="EN-GB">free access for vehicles with Euro 6, 6d-temp, 6d emissions standard or higher</span><span> </span></li><li><span lang="EN-GB">From 1/1/2028:</span><span> </span><br><span lang="EN-GB">free access for vehicles with Euro 6d emissions standard or higher</span><span> </span></li></ul><h4><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Category M3, N2, N3 </strong></span><span><strong> </strong></span></h4><ul><li><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW222008619 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">From 1/1/2026:</span><span> </span><br><span lang="EN-GB">free access for vehicles with Euro 6, 6d-temp, 6d emissions standard or higher</span><span> </span></p></div></li></ul></div></div></dd></div></dl> <div id="legislation" class="paragraph paragraph--type--anchor paragraph--view-mode--full"></div> <dl class="accordion"><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--4--1"> Regulations low emission zone in Ghent </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--4--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209187963 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">The introduction of the low-emission zone, the local conditions for access, violations and penalties are laid down in the </span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/reglementen/reglement-voor-een-lage-emissiezone-lez-gent"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>municipal regulations for a low-emission zone (LEZ) in Ghent.</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209187963 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">The rates for temporary permits are set in the </span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/reglementen/retributiereglement-voor-een-lage-emissiezone-lez-gent"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>fee regulations for a low-emission zone (LEZ) in Ghent</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">.</span><span> </span></p></div></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--4--2"> Personal and vehicle data </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--4--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW38444958 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Your data will be processed by the City of Ghent and the Environment and Climate Service, low emission zone administration, Botermarkt 1, 9000 Ghent. They will be used exclusively for processing requests to enter the LEZ, enforcement of the LEZ and measurement of the effect of the LEZ </span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW38444958 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">You always have the right to inspect your personal data and to correct incorrect data. In some cases, you can also have your data erased. This is possible via </span><a href="https://formulieren.stad.gent/productie4.2/formulier/nl-NL/DefaultEnvironment/scprivacystad.aspx/frPrInleiding"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>the contact form</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">. </span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW38444958 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB">Do you suspect someone is using your personal data unlawfully? Let us know at </span><a href="mailto:privacy@stad.gent"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>privacy@stad.gent</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">. You also have the right to file a complaint with the </span><a href="https://overheid.vlaanderen.be/vlaamse-toezichtcommissie"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Flemish Supervisory Commission for the Processing of Personal Data.</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW38444958 BCX8"><p><span lang="EN-GB"></span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/met-respect-voor-je-privacy"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>More information on your rights and privacy can be found </strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"></span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/over-gent-en-het-stadsbestuur/juridische-info/met-respect-voor-uw-privacy"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"></span><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/met-respect-voor-je-privacy"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>.</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"></span><span> </span></p></div></div></dd></div></dl> " infopages.
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