Information on Busses, Heavy Vehicles, and Lorries

From the 3^rd January 2012, new LEZ standards may require vehicles to be modified for particulate matter emissions even if they meet current standards.

The European Union has set limits on how much particulate matter can be emitted from a motor vehicle. From January 2012 this will be set at Euro IV. The current Euro III will no longer make a vehicle exempt from paying a charge.

Does my Vehicle meet the new Standard?

Your vehicle will meet the new standards (Euro IV) if it was registered on or after the 1^st October 2001.

You maybe exempt if you have a valid Reduced Pollution Certificate (RPC) or a Low Emission Certificate (LEC) for having a full or partial filter which has been approved, or your vehicle has been converted to run using a gas engine.

You may also meet the standard if your vehicle predates 1^st October 2011 and your vehicle has a Euro III compliant engine.

More information can be found at tft.gov.uk/lezlondon

You may meet the standard now but next year it all changes. Check to ensure you will not be charged come the 3^rd January 2012.

• London Low Emission Zone Overview
• Low Emission Zone Summary
• Enforcing the LEZ
• Information for Minibus, Larger Vans, and Specialist Vehicles
• Information on Busses, Heavy Vehicles, and Lorries
• Requirements from the 3rd January 2012
• Options for Vehicles which do not meet the new Standards
• Is Vehicle Registration Necessary to Avoid Paying the Charge?
• Exemptions and Discounts
• Daily Charges
• Penalty Charges
• More information on the LEZ