Edinburgh LEZ: All you need to know as city's Low Emission Zone officially goes live

This means vehicles that do not meet specific emission standards, typically associated with older models, may be fined if they enter the prohibited zone - which is active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Dundee's scheme opened on Thursday, joining Glasgow whose zone has already been operating for a year.

Edinburgh and Aberdeen's zones will go live from Saturday - exactly one year after Glasgow
What is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ)?
A Low Emission Zone, or LEZ, is an area only accessible to vehicles that meet minimum emission standards.
Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone covers the entirety of Princes Street and encompasses landmarks such as Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh Castle and St James Quarter.

The zone's northern boundary stops at Queen Street and extends east to just past the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood House.

The area encompasses all of the Old Town and stops at the A700 in the south.

The west boundary of the LEZ travels along the A700, B700 and Morrison Street.
This means not all vehicles are affected by the zone and the majority of drivers can still access the city centre.

However, any vehicles that breach the emission standards will be issued a fine for entering the zone.
How does an LEZ work?
If a driver enters a Scottish Low Emission Zone with a non-compliant vehicle, they will be issued an initial fine of £60.

But, like a parking ticket, the fine reduces by 50% if it is paid within the first 14 days.{Edinburgh Low Emission LeZ}
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