Edinburgh 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
Edinburgh city centre (about 1.2 square miles) from Queen Street in the New Town down to the Meadows, and from Palmerston Place in the west to Abbeyhill in the east.
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 drive in the zone without penalty.

Daily Charges

Charges for non-compliant vehicles

No daily charges (non-compliant vehicles will be fined rather than charged daily).

Penalties

Fines for non-payment

£60 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days) for a non-compliant vehicle, doubling on subsequent offenses up to £480.

Charging Notes

Important information

All non-compliant vehicles (including private cars) will incur penalties once LEZ enforcement begins – there is no option to pay a daily charge.

Towns Covered

Edinburgh (City Centre: Old Town & New Town)

Iconic Landmarks

Edinburgh Castle
Royal Mile
Princes Street

Zone Map

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