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The 2019 evaluation report of the Brussels Low Emission Zone has just been published. Read all about the positive results of this second year of implementation of the LEZ. More info
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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 (Antwerp, Ghent) and European cities to improve air quality and therefore public health.
Why?
Our health is at stake
The European Environment Agency estimates that polluting emissions from engines caused 68,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2016.
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How to get around the Brussels-Capital Region?
Cars are not the ideal means of transport in the Brussels-Capital Region. Adopt alternatives to the car!
And if you really want to drive a car...
... It is possible to buy a day pass for non-compliant vehicles. Certain types of vehicles may also be eligible for an exemption.
I wish to purchase a day pass
You can still drive in the LEZ by purchasing a day pass. This costs €35 per day. A maximum of 8 day passes are available per year and per vehicle.
I wish to apply for an exemption
Exemptions exist for certain types of vehicles. Some are granted automatically while others must be applied for.