Aberdeen Clean Air Zone

Scotland

Low Emission Zone•Active since 2022-05-30

Zone Information

Zone Type
Low Emission Zone
Class
Class D (City Centre LEZ)
Coverage
Aberdeen city centre (a 0.9 km² area) around the Union Street core, from Castlegate in the east to Holburn Street/Willowbank in the west.
Introduction Date
2022-05-30
Operating Hours
24/7 (continuous enforcement, after grace period)
Private Cars Charged
Yes

Key Details

Emission Standards

Required standards for vehicles

Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6 to enter without penalty.

Daily Charges

Charges for non-compliant vehicles

No daily charges (non-compliant vehicles cannot enter without incurring a penalty).

Penalties

Fines for non-payment

£60 fine (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days) for a non-compliant vehicle, doubling with each repeat offense (capped at £480 for cars, £960 for HGVs).

Charging Notes

Important information

All non-compliant vehicles (including private cars) will be fined for entering once enforcement begins (no daily charge payment option).

Towns Covered

Aberdeen (City Centre)

Iconic Landmarks

Union Street
Marischal College
Aberdeen Art Gallery

Zone Map

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