The Aberdeen low emission zone is now up and running!
Initially launched in May 2022, the scheme has been undertaken as part of Scotland’s low emissions campaign to reduce harmful pollution within the city.
Dangerous levels of NO2 have been present across key cities in Scotland that, include Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee.
Our complete guide explains the Low Emission zone, where it starts and ends, what you’ll pay, and available grants (and requirements) to residents and businesses.
Generally, across all four cities, the standard rate set by vehicles not being complaint is as follows:
You can also check if your vehicle will be affected using the handy vehicle checker tool below.
The Aberdeen clean air zone followed strict consultation with the local authority and residents.
An initial boundary was drafted in August 2022. The council also received feedback from residents and businesses.
Aberdeen LEZ scheme and consultation
Following consultation, Aberdeen city council recommended that an air quality test be harboured in the following:
Final LEZ Scheme
Internal and external stakeholders drafted a final scheme of the Aberdeen low-emission zone.
The area will include the areas within the town centre with the most pollution.
Following suit of other cities in Scotland, there are two main exceptions for those within the Aberdeen low emission zone. These are categorised as national and local exemptions.
Local Exemptions:
Locally, all residents are to receive a one year grace period from the launch of the scheme in May 2022.
A retrofit scheme was also offered to businesses in Aberdeen under the BEAR fund. This was to support business owners in the transition to low-emission fleet management.
National Exemptions:
As standard, you are exempt from being charged in Aberdeens low emission zone if:
Fines for driving a polluting vehicle in Aberdeen’s clean air zone can soon add up rapidly.
If breached, you can expect to pay upwards of £480!
This has been capped at £960 for buses and HGVs.
As per, ANPR technology will close monitor the boundaries in the Aberdeen low emission zone.
£60, reduced by half if paid within 30 days.
Certain funding has been made to residents within the Aberdeen clean air zone. You must reside within 20km of the LEZ. Households can receive up to £1000 as a ‘Travel Better’ incentive for alternatives such as e-bikes.
This includes a one-year grace period alongside a £2,000 grant that residents in the zone can use.
It is important to note that to be eligible for the grant, you must complete an application and also have your non-polluting vehicles scrapped.
This can only be undertaken by an authorised treatment facility like Scrap Local’s trusted recyclers in Aberdeen!
It is estimated that, by 2024, 86% of cars, 70% of Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), 93% of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and all taxis in Aberdeen will be compliant with the LEZ. This means that these vehicles can continue travelling within the LEZ without penalty.
We understand that continuing to use your polluting vehicle is no longer viable for residents and businesses.
With specific grants available (under strict requirements), Scrap local is proud to work with our vehicle recyclers to remove your non-compliant car for a better Aberdeen.
We’ll ensure that we can complete the whole process of vehicle removal, providing you with all the necessary documentation and prompt collection and payment, for which we are proud to offer an award-winning recycling service.
To find out how to save on a costly daily expense, inquire with our team today!
Internal and external stakeholders drafted a final scheme for the Aberdeen low-emission zone.
The area will include the areas within the town centre with the most pollution. This will consist of Skene street, School hill, and Virginia street.
Other key areas include Willowbank Road, Holburn street and Rose street.
You can find an Aberdeen Low Emission zone map here.
As with other Scotland cities implementing a LEZ, the charges to enter and drive in the Aberdeen low emission zone are set at:
£60 a day, reduced to £30 if paid within 30 days.
The Aberdeen city council has carried out two exemptions.
These are defined as national and local exemptions.
National exemptions are for blue badge holders and users of emergency, military, and showman vehicles.
Local exemptions for residents who reside in the zone will be given a one-year grace period.
From 2024, all residents and visitors to Aberdeen LEZ will have to pay to drive across the LEZ.
Grants of up to £3000 are available to eligible households to dispose of a non-compliant vehicle.
This can be to £2000 for recycling your polluting vehicle with an authorised treatment facility.
Households can also receive up to £1000 for travel better alternatives such as e-bikes.
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