LEZ in Eindhoven: Everything you need to know about the traffic-free zone (2023)
Strict access standards have applied in Eindhoven's Environmental Zone since January 2022, with fines for violations. Vehicles can apply for exemptions, ranging from one-day exemptions to exemptions for delivery of new vehicles and in exceptional financial situations.
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The Environmental Zone in Eindhoven is a measure implemented to improve air quality in the city. Since January 1, 2022, access to the Environmental Zone has been further restricted, allowing only trucks, buses, and coaches with emission class 6 or higher to enter. This article provides essential information about the Environmental Zone, including exemption options and future changes.
Access Rules in Eindhoven's Environmental Zone
- Access: Only vehicles with emission class 6 or higher (trucks, buses, and coaches) are allowed.
- Prohibited: Trucks over 3500 kg with emission class 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 are not allowed.
- Control: Since April 1, 2022, control is in place throughout the Environmental Zone.
Checking Emission Class
Want to know your vehicle's emission class? Check the registration certificate, ovi.rdw.nl, or milieuzones.nl/milieuzones-voertuig.
Applying for Exemption in Eindhoven
- Check if your vehicle is allowed to enter the Environmental Zone.
- If not, apply for exemption online.
- Pay the exemption fee online.
- Send necessary documents, if required.
- After payment, you will receive the digital exemption; printing is not necessary.
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Location of the Environmental Zone in Eindhoven
Eindhoven's Environmental Zone begins when you drive from the Ring towards the center, in postal codes 5611 to 5616. On the Open Data portal, you will find detailed information about specific street locations within the Environmental Zone.
Fines
In Eindhoven's Environmental Zone, implemented to improve air quality, violations of access standards can result in fines. Since January 1, 2022, stricter rules apply, with fines of €240 for trucks and €100 for buses (2021 price level). Controls are active throughout the Environmental Zone since April 1, 2022, excluding the industrial area De Kade.
Applying for Exemption
- Check if your vehicle is allowed to enter the Environmental Zone.
- If not, apply for exemption online.
- Pay the exemption fee online.
- Send necessary documents, if required.
- After payment, you will receive the digital exemption.
Types of Exemptions
Within the Environmental Zone, various exemption options exist to allow access to lower emission class vehicles. Three main types of exemptions are available:
- Dagontheffing (€31.00): Up to 12 times per year per registration for occasional visits.
- Ontheffing levertijd nieuw voertuig (€31.00): Temporary exemption until the delivery of a new, sufficiently clean vehicle. Requires proof of order, expected delivery date, and engine emission class.
- Ontheffing van de hardheidsclausule (€182.00): For companies facing financial difficulties and unable to invest in a cleaner vehicle. Comprehensive documentation, including financial statements for the last three years, is required during the application.
These exemptions provide companies with the opportunity to operate within the Environmental Zone, provided specific conditions are met. Applying for an exemption is possible online, and the digital exemption is directly linked to the registration, eliminating the need for printing.
