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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

Last updated on 16 January 2024