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When do I need to register a non-Danish lorry or a bus?

If you drive a non-Danish heavy vehicle, lorry or bus, which was first registered BEFORE 1 October 2009, you must register your vehicle along with documentation showing retrofitted particulate filter and/or euronorm.

When do I need to register a non-Danish van?

If you drive a non-Danish van, which was first registered BEFORE 1 January 2007, you must register your vehicle along with documentation showing retrofitted particulate filter and/or euronorm.

Are there any requirements regarding NOx purification?

No. There are only regulations for the retrofitting of particulate filters.

Can I apply for an exemption from the particulate filter requirement?

In certain cases, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency will grant an exemption from the particulate filter requirement. This applies to vehicles which are used only to a limited extent in low emission zones, and which meet one of the following conditions: – Safety considerations would make fitting a filter unsafe. – The cost of installing...

Can I get support for retrofitting a particulate filter?

The particulate filter subsidy scheme is expended, which means you can no longer apply for funding.

When can I expect a decision on my exemption application?

As the Danish Environmental Protection Agency gives all applications due consideration, it may take three months from the time we receive your exemption application until you receive a response.

When can a vehicle get an exemption?

In special cases, the Danish Environmental Protection Agency can grant an exemption from the particulate filter requirement. Exemptions can only be granted for a limited period. Read more about exemptions from particulate filter requirement.

How do I retrofit a particulate filter?

It is possible to have a particulate filter retrofitted if your vehicle is affected by the regulations for driving in low emission zones. The specific regulations for retrofitting particulate filters for vans are laid down in Executive Order no. 948 of 26/06/2020 on requirements for diesel-powered lorries, buses and vans in municipally determined the...

Where and how to apply for an exemption?

As under the current low emission zone regulations, it will still be possible – in special cases – to get an exemption from the regulations. It is only possible to get an exemption for a shorter time-limited period. You can read more about the special circumstances an exemption is granted and find the application on The Danish...

What are the requirements for retrofitting particulate filters?

For vans: The specific regulations for retrofitting particulate filters for vans are laid down in Executive Order no. 948 of 26/06/2020 on requirements for diesel-powered lorries, buses and vans in municipally determined the low emission zones, etc. Executive Order no. 1474 of 21/12/2009 on exemption from particulate emission charges by retrofitting particulate filters. The...