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 (Brussel, Antwerp, Ghent) and European cities to improve air quality and therefore public health.
Who?
Am I affected?
The access criteria for driving in the LEZ depend on the category, fuel and euro norm of the vehicle.
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Why?
Our health is at stake
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that polluting emissions from engines cause 75,000 premature deaths in Europe every year.
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How to get around the Brussels-Capital Region?
There are alternatives to the car. Adopt them!
Buy a day pass
A pass costs €35 per day. You can buy a maximum of 24 passes per year per vehicle.
Request an exemption
Some types of vehicles qualify for an exemption either automatically or on request.
