Municipality of Utrecht: apply for an exemption to access to a low emission zone
Diesel passenger cars
The municipality has a milieuzone (low-emission zone) for diesel passenger cars. Diesel passenger cars may only enter the low-emission zone if they are of emission class 4 or higher. This also applies to cars with foreign number plates .
Lorries and vans
The municipality has a low-emission zone for lorries and vans. Lorries, trucks and vans may enter the low-emission zone only if they are of emission class 4 or higher. This also applies to vehicles with foreign number plates.
Exemption
In some cases you can apply for an exemption so that you can access the low-emission zone.
The municipality has different types of exemption:
- day exemption;
- exemption for medical reasons;
- exemption due to financial situation;
- exemption due to delivery time of another car;
- exemption for camper vans and motorhomes;
- exemption in special situations.
Do you want to know what conditions you have to fulfil to apply for the exemption? Contact the municipality.
You can apply for the exemption online.
- Day exemption for truck/coach/delivery van: €32,60
- Medical exemption: free of charge
- Exemption financial need or special situation: €91,95
Application for day exemption: after payment you will receive the exemption immediately.
Other requests for exemptions: You will hear within 8 weeks whether you will receive the exemption.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Utrecht