N.B.: New exemption options as of 1st April 2025
Vehicles
Vans
Older diesel-powered vans must have a particulate filter for legal use in the low emission zones. This applies to vans, which are used for both private and commercial purposes.
Rules for vansLorries & buses
Older diesel-powered lorries and buses must have a particulate filter for legal use in the low emission zones.
Rules for lorries and busesPassenger cars
Diesel-powered passenger cars must have a particulate filter for legal use in the low emission zones.
Rules for passenger carsThe level of the fixed-penalty notice
For lorries and buses the fixed-penalty notice for driving illegally in a low emission zone is DKK 12,500. For vans and passenger cars the fixed-penalty notice is DKK 1,500.
The Danish Environment Protection Agency is responsible for enforcing the low-emission zones.
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