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Low-Emission Zone Brussels (Belgium)
Brussels (Brussels-Capital Region):
Large parts of Brussels belong to the the low emission zone (excluded the Aiport). Only cars with registred licence plate are allowed to enter the area. The entry conditions are based on the vehicle type and its EURO norm. In exceptional cases, the daily pass is offered. As an alternative, there are free P + R options available to reach the city center.
Who is allowed to enter?
Low-Emission Zone
- Zone de Basses Emissions, camera check
- Licence plate registration needed
24H
every dayMin. EURO Standards (2022)
- min. EURO-2 (petrol) or EURO-5 (diesel)
NEW: EURO-4 DIESEL BAN
- transition period prolonged until 1.7.2022 (see official link)
Day-Pass (max 8x/Year)
- vehicles with lower or no EURO-norm
Vehicles registered abroad (except NL)
- Do register before entering the zone, see the link below
Oldtimers (30+ years)
- belgian oldtimer licence plate or online registration needed
Campers & Motorhomes
- in general allowed, online registration needed
Other Exemptions
- until 2025 mopeds, motorbikes and HGV (N2, N3), see link below
notes:
- the LEZ is controled by camera system connected to different databases to check the EURO standards
- foreign vehicles have to register to enter the LEZ, the day-passes can be bought online or in the local terminals
- the penalty for enetring the LEZ without registration is subject to a fine of up to €350
- the day-pass can be purchased in advance on the following day of enetering the LEZ
- the legal framework for LEZs is based on Decree 27/11/15 and Gov. decisions of 26/2/2016 and 31/3/2017
- last update of the LEZ regulation: 1.1.2022
- last site update 6.6.2022
Feedback and Comments:
Official links:
- Low Emission Zone - official information (en)lez.brussels
- Register your vehicle and check the price (official - en)lez.brussels
- Buy the day-pass (official - en)lez.brussels
- LEZ exemptions (en)lez.brussels
- Park + Ride in Brussels (en)parkandride.brussels
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