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LEZ: Fines will start falling on July 1
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LEZ: Fines will start falling on July 1

From La Libre Belgique · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brussels tax authorities will begin issuing fines for Low Emission Zone (LEZ) violations on July 1.
  • Fines will target vehicles that do not meet the 2025 restrictions, specifically diesel Euro 5 and gasoline Euro 2 standards.
  • This enforcement marks the start of stricter emissions controls within the city.

Brussels tax authorities are set to begin enforcing the city's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations with fines starting July 1. This marks a significant step in the administration's efforts to improve air quality within the capital.

The enforcement will target vehicles that fail to comply with the upcoming restrictions, which are set to take full effect in 2025. Specifically, diesel vehicles meeting the Euro 5 standard and gasoline vehicles meeting the Euro 2 standard will be subject to penalties if they enter the LEZ. This measure aims to phase out older, more polluting vehicles from the city center.

La Libre Belgique reports that the tax administration has confirmed its readiness to dispatch adapted fines to owners of non-compliant vehicles. The implementation of these fines underscores Brussels' commitment to reducing traffic-related pollution and encouraging the adoption of cleaner transportation methods.

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Originally published by La Libre Belgique in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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