Risk of fines from expansion of the LEZ in GB

During the course of last year, several cities in United Kingdom implemented and extended the LEZ (Low Emission Zone). Vehicles that do not comply with certain emission standards (more later) are obliged to pay a daily rate to enter these zones. Despite the fact that many low-emission zones have been active for a long time, drivers often face a accumulation of fines. In January this year a Dutch driver received 364 fines on the doormat.

In January this year a Dutch driver received 364 fines on the doormat.

LEZ and CAZ A low emission zone, often LEZ or sometimes CAZ (Clean Air Zone) is an area in the city centre where drivers of more polluting vehicles must pay to drive through.

The ultimate goal is to encourage drivers to use newer, less polluting vehicles. The low emission zones are mainly located in the larger cities in the United Kingdom. ## For UK LEZ trucks over 3,5 tonnes the following daily rates:

• Euro 6: £0.-
• Euro 4: £100.-
• Lower than Euro 4: £300.- ## How to recognize LEZs and CAZs are generally well marked, both before they AANZeT (for example, a sign can be called 'Ultra Low Emission Zone, 3 miles away') and when you enter them. It is Right or wrong, the Responsibility of directors to know where these zones are located, whether their car complies with the rules and whether they have entered these zones. ## How to prepare Each LEZ has its own payment system, but it is Pretty simple to pay to enter the zones. There is the option to advance online to be paid through the TFL website of the UK government. You also have the option to use the LEZ automatic payment based on your registration number. If you register for Auto Pay and drive a registered vehicle that does not meet the LEZ emission standards within the zone, costs will be charged automatically. If you are driving a vehicle registered outside the UK, the vehicle must be are registered with TFL in advance so that the vehicle can be added to the database. Before taking a ride to England, it is wise to give you read about all the rules about the LEZ on the TFL website and your vehicle to be recorded correctly. Given the regularity of penalties for road hauliers, it is not a matter of being lax. If you have problems or conflicts with the regulations around LEZ, consider contacting Transport In need.