Which vehicle categories are affected by the LEZ and which are not?
The LEZ will apply to most vehicles. There are only few exceptions.
The entry requirements for the low-emission zone apply 24/7 to all diesel, petrol, LPG, CNG or LNG-powered vehicles that fall into categories M, N or T. Your vehicle's category is mentioned on your registration document in section J.
The following vehicles need to meet the entry requirements
Passenger transport (CATEGORY M)
- M1 (passenger car / motor caravan): vehicles for up to 8 passengers + driver
- M2 (minibus): vehicles for more than 8 passengers + driver and with a mass < 5 tons
- M3 (bus/coach): vehicles for more than 8 passengers + driver and with a mass > 5 tons
Freight transport (CATEGORY N)
- N1 (van): vehicles with a mass < 3.5 tons (weight classes I, II and III)
- N2 (light truck): vehicles with a mass > 3.5 tons and < 12 tons
- N3 (heavy truck): vehicles with a mass > 12 tons
Wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors (CATEGORY T)
Agricultural vehicles with an output of max. 130 kW may enter the LEZ from 1/1/2020 until 31/12/2028 after a free registration. As of 1/1/2029, these agricultural vehicles must comply with phase 5 emission standards.
Agricultural vehicles with an output higher than 130 KW must comply with phase 3b (IIIb) standards from 1/1/2020. When the LEZ rules are tightened again in 2025, only agricultural vehicles that are phase 4 (IV) or higher may enter the LEZ. From 1/1/2028 only phase 5 (V) agricultural vehicles may enter the LEZ.
The following vehicles do not have to meet the entry requirements
Mopeds and motorcycles
all types
Vehicles with limited emissions
- electric vehicles
- hydrogen-powered vehicles
- plug-in hybrid vehicles emitting up to 50 grams of CO2/km
Vehicles with a specific function