Requirements for vehicles Archives

Am I still required to have a low emission zone label in the windshield of my vehicle to drive in a low emission zone?

No, the low emission zone label is no longer valid. Per 1 July 2020 all driving in the low emission zones in Denmark will be enforced by digital control based on automatick numberplate recognition. If you have an older diesel driven vehicle, you must register particulate filter and/or euronorm. You can register your vehicle here....

Is it possible to enter a low emission zone with an older diesel van/lorry/bus?

Vehicles that do not meet the date requirements for the first registration date or EURO standard can, in accordance with the current regulations, enter low emission zones if a particulate filter has been fitted. Diesel vans with a particulate filter will also avoid the annual particulate filter charge.

Is a low loader affected by the low emission regulations?

If a diesel-powered low loader is registered as a low loader, then it is not affected by the low emission regulations. If a diesel-powered low loader on the other hand is registered as a van, then it is affected by the low emission regulations and must comply to the rules for driving in a low...

My heavy vehicle is Euro 5 Standard but was registered before 1 October 2009. Is my vehicle affected by the regulations?

New legislation is in place which gives exemption to Euro 5 and EEV heavy vehicles from the requirements that came into force on 1 July 2020. Thus, all lorries and buses that meet the Euro 5 and EEV standards have access to the low emission zones after 1 July 2020. Please note new date requirements...

Are there any requirements regarding NOx purification?

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

Why are the requirements being introduced on a step-by-step basis?

The gradual phasing-in is because the affected vehicle owners will have more time to adjust to the new requirements.

Where can I see information about my own vehicle?

You can check out your own vehicle and its registration number here

Where can I find information about vehicles that are exempt?

Information about exemptions can be found in the Environmental Protection Act. Only vehicles used by the armed forces, the police and other emergency services are exempt. Moreover, these vehicles are only exempt if they do not normally operate in a low emission zone and there is an exceptional need for such vehicles to be used...

Where can I find information about the requirements affecting my vehicle?

You will find an overview of the current requirements here. You can also check out your vehicle by using our ‘search‘ function to see whether it can be legally driven in a low emission zone.

Which vehicles are exempt from the low emission zone regulations?

Only vehicles used by the armed forces, the police and other emergency services are exempt. Moreover, these vehicles are only exempt if they do not normally operate in a low emission zone and there is an exceptional need for such vehicles to be used in a low emission zone or the vehicle is to be...