Low-emission zone

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A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is a geographically defined area which seeks to restrict or deter access by certain polluting vehicles with the aim of improving the air quality.

United Kingdom

Main article: London low emission zone

The Mayor of London has announced establishment of a Low Emission Zone to come into effect on 4 February 2008 covering Greater London - the largest such zone in the world. London currently has levels of air pollution among the worst in Europe and road transport related emissions account for around half of total emissions of PM10 and NOx in the capital. The Low Emission Zone will target emissions of these pollutants from older diesel-engined lorries, buses, coaches, vans, minibuses and other heavy vehicles that are derived from lorries and vans such as motor caravans and motorised horse boxes. There will be a phased introduction of the scheme from 4 February 2008 through to January 2012. Different vehicles will be affected over time and increasingly tougher emissions standards will apply.[1]

Germany

Berlin has started a LEZ in the central city area since 1 January 2008. also Cologne and Hanover. More cities will follow this year.

Next LEZ will start 1 March 2008 in Mannheim, see the towns press-information (German): http://www.presse-service.de/data.cfm/static/686716.html

Japan

Tokyo has been a Low Emission Zone since October 2003.

Sweden

The cities of Gothenburg, Lund, Malmö and Stockholm have Low Emission Zones.

References

  1. ^ "Emissions standards". Transport for London. Retrieved 2007-11-21.

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