Cars, motorcycles and small vans are unaffected
The LEZ is aimed at older, diesel-engined lorries, buses, coaches, large vans and minibuses with different vehicles being affected at different times and the required emissions standards becoming more stringent over time.
| Vehicle type and definitions | Date affected | Required emissions standards |
|---|---|---|
| Heavier lorries. Diesel-engined vehicles exceeding 12 tonnes |
February 2008
January 2012 |
All Euro III vehicles meet the LEZ standard. Vehicles registered as new from 1 October 2001 are assumed to be Euro III, so will meet the LEZ emissions standards. |
| Lighter lorries. Diesel-engined vehicles between 3.5 and 12 tonnes |
July 2008 January 2012 |
|
| Buses and coaches. Diesel-engined passenger vehicles with more than eight seats, exceeding 5 tonnes | ||
| Large vans. Diesel-engined vehicles between 1.205 and 3.5 tonnes |
October 2010 |
All Euro III vehicles meet the LEZ standard. Vehicles registered as new from 1 January 2002 are assumed to be Euro III, so will meet the LEZ emissions standards. |
| Minibuses. Diesel-engined passenger vehicles with more than eight seats, below 5 tonnes |
