Clearing the air – the introduction of Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) - Our blog - Public Health Scotland - ISS-G20 Laboratorium Repository

On 1 June 2023, a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) came into force. This means that all vehicles entering the city centre zone need to meet specific pollution emission standards or face a penalty charge. In general, diesel engine vehicles registered after September 2015, and petrol vehicles registered from 2006 onwards will meet the required LEZ standards, and older vehicles will not.

Whilst air pollution levels in Glasgow have been reducing, harmful nitrogen dioxide(NO2) are still being recorded in our city centre at levels that do not meet the legal requirements. Glasgow's LEZ is being introduced to further reduce levels of harmful vehicle emissions and it is hoped it will also help accelerate the uptake of less polluting vehicles and increase the safety, attractiveness, and amenity of the city centre. Alongside reducing air pollution, encouraging more people to walk, cycle, wheel and to use public transport is seen as key in shifting to an active and sustainable transport system , improving population health and regenerating cities and town centres .

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