Low-emission zone in Ghent 2020
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Low emission zone Ghent 2020
Check immediatelly whether your vehicle is allowed to enter the low-emission zone.
Not allowed? Answer all the online questions and request the appropriate access for your vehicle right away.
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Registration obligation for foreign number plates
Permitted vehicles with a foreign number plate must be registered. You can register your vehicle via this online tool. Always check your vehicle in advance to avoid a fine!
ATTENTION: Beware of certain commercial companies that offer you a service/sticker against payment. This service has no legal value and City of Ghent is not in any way involved.
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To improve air quality, Ghent’s inner city (the area within the ring road) will become a low-emission zone on 1 January 2020. Only vehicles that meet the conditions for admission will be allowed into this zone. Avoid being fined and always check your vehicle before coming to Ghent.
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Your vehicle is not allowed. How can you temporarily enter the zone?
There are several possibilities if your vehicle is not automatically allowed to enter the low-emission zone. Some vehicles have to be registered (only once, free of charge) while other vehicles require you to buy a paid permit or LEZ day pass.
Where is the low-emission zone?
To whom does the Ghent low-emission zone apply?
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The low-emission zone applies to:
- all domestic and foreign vehicles (passenger cars, camper vans, vans and trucks, agricultural vehicles, buses - this also includes tourist coaches)
- petrol and diesel vehicles
- gas-fuelled vehicles (CNG, LNG and LPG)
- 24 hours a day / 7 days a week starting from 1 January 2020
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The low-emission zone does NOT apply to:
- mopeds and motorcycles
- electric vehicles
- priority vehicles, such as police or fire trucks
How does the low-emission zone work?
Alternatives, subsidies, premiums and questions
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What are the alternatives?
Reach your destination easily and comfortably by combining different means of transport.
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Check out our premiums and subsidies
Find out whether you qualify for premiums or subsidies in your capacity as a Ghent resident or entrepreneur.
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Check out the list with frequently asked questions.