Low Emission Zone

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A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is a geographically defined area which seeks to restrict or deter access by certain polluting vehicles with the aim of improving the air quality.

1 Germany
2 Japan
3 UK
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[edit] Germany

Berlin has developed plans to implement a LEZ in the central city area.

[edit] Japan

Tokyo has been a Low Emission Zone since October 2003.

[edit] UK

The Mayor of London has proposed designating Greater London as a Low Emission Zone. London currently has levels of air pollution among the worst in Europe and road transport related emissions account for around half of total emissions of PM10 and NOx in the capital. The proposed Low Emission Zone would target emissions of these pollutants from older, diesel-engined lorries, buses and coaches. To be permitted in the zone without paying a substantial daily charge, it is proposed that vehicles would need to conform to at least emission standard Euro III for PM10 in 2008, tightening to a minimum of Euro IV for PM10 in 2010. Transport for London will consider extending the LEZ to include other diesel vehicles and standard for oxides of nitrogen (NOx). The Mayor of London will make a decision on the future of the Low Emission Zone proposal in the summer of 2006.