About Low Emission Zones
A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) covers specific roads. It stops the most polluting vehicles from being driven in the zone to improve air quality and protect health.
There are four LEZs in Scotland, located in the city centres of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
LEZs operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes public holidays such as Christmas Day.
Check LEZ boundaries
Check which roads are within a LEZ using Traffic Scotland’s Journey Planner.
On ‘Map layer’, select ‘Road facilities’ from the menu and tick the LEZ box.
Check if your vehicle is allowed
Automatic number plate recognition cameras check all vehicles driving in a LEZ.
The cameras detect vehicles which do not meet the required emission standard. These vehicles are called ‘non-compliant’.
Check if you can drive your vehicle in a LEZ.
Vehicles that are exempt
Some non-compliant vehicles are exempt from LEZ restrictions.
Check which vehicles are exempt.
Fines
LEZs are enforced by a type of fine called a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
If your vehicle is non-compliant and is not exempt, you may get a penalty charge for driving it in a LEZ. You cannot pre-pay to avoid a fine.