Londoners “breathing cleaner air” following first year of the expanded ULEZ
A new City Hall report, extensively reviewed by an independent advisory group of experts shows that the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone has led to substantial improvements in air quality in outer London and across the capital. Particle emissions (PM2.5) from vehicle exhausts are estimated to be 31% lower in outer London in 2024 than they would have been […]
Glasgow: Taxi drivers’ concern as LEZ upgrade company goes under
Glasgow’s taxi drivers could soon be forced off the streets after one of the only companies permitted to make LEZ-compliant upgrades unexpectedly ceased trading. Under the terms of the LEZ scheme, taxi drivers must ensure they meet the Euro 4 emissions standard for petrol vehicles or the Euro 6 emissions standard for diesel and electric vehicles. Operators […]
Report reveals level of UK’s LEZ PCN income
Leasing and fleet management company Wessex Fleet has revealed that councils around the UK have pulled in over £380m from penalty charge notices (PCNs) in low-emission zones. As the UK intensifies its efforts to combat air pollution, the implementation of Low-Emission Zones (LEZ) is having an impact on the automotive landscape. According to recent findings […]
Scottish housing estate used as ‘free car park’ to avoid LEZ fines
Residents of a housing estate on the edge of one of Scotland’s low emission zones (LEZs) say their neighbourhood has been turned into “a free car park” because of the scheme. Homeowners in Sighthill in Glasgow told the BBC that motorists are avoiding the city’s LEZ and high parking charges by leaving their vehicles on the estate. The Scotsman reports that […]
Aberdeen council criticised after fining 2,000 drivers in first 11 days of new LEZ
Scottish Conservative MSP Liam Kerr criticised Aberdeen City Council after figures revealed 1,956 penalty charges were issued to motorists between June 1 and June 11. Drivers are given £60 charges if their vehicles entering LEZ areas do not comply with emissions standards but the fines are reduced by 50% if paid within 2 weeks, says […]
Scottish Parliament updated on Low Emission Zones
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport has provided an update to the Scottish Parliament today on Low Emission Zones. From 1 June 2024, all four of Scotland’s largest cities have been fully enforcing Low Emission Zones (LEZ). The significant public health intervention restricts the access of the most polluting vehicles in order to protect health, improve […]
Scotland enforces three new Low Emission Zones
After Dundee’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) went live this morning, and with Aberdeen and Edinburgh set to follow suit at the weekend, RAC head of policy Simon Williams has issued a statement. “Drivers in Dundee should be prepared for Low Emission Zone (LEZ) enforcement from this [today], while those in Aberdeen and Edinburgh will be […]
MSP raises confusion over Scottish Low Emission Zone taxi eligibility
Taxi drivers in Scotland are experiencing discrepancies between online information, local council and operator communications when it comes to Low Emission Zone (LEZ) vehicle eligibility, says MSP during Scottish Parliament debate, says Taxi Point. Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury raised concerns about the accuracy of the Low Emission Zones (LEZ) vehicle eligibility checking service during a […]
Scotland: £5 million pledged for Low Emission Zone support funding
The Scottish Government is providing £5 million to re-open the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Support Fund for 2024-25. For the fifth year in a row, the popular fund continues to offer cash incentives and Travel Better credits, if non-compliant vehicles are removed from Scotland’s roads. Delivered through Energy Saving Trust, this programme is means-tested and offers help […]
Aberdeen low emission zone: motorists arriving by ferry urged to ‘plan ahead’
With Aberdeen’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) coming into force in June, Shetland motorists arriving by ferry are urged to check their vehicles and plan routes ahead. The zone is in line with Scottish Government policy to improve air quality. After this date, drivers of vehicles which are not compliant with regulations will face fines if […]
