DUNDEE LOW EMISSION ZONE (LEZ) CHECK

How does Carwow’s Dundee LEZ check work?

Carwow’s free Dundee Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) check uses your vehicle’s registration to tell you if your vehicle is compliant and whether you’ll be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for driving into the LEZ.

Our tool also shows you the boundary of Dundee’s Low Emissions Zone. You can enter an address or postcode to see if it lies within the zone.

What is the Dundee Low Emissions Zone

The Dundee Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) is an area in the city where only certain vehicles are allowed to enter based on the car’s exhaust emissions standard. The aim is to reduce pollution and improve air quality by stopping the more polluting vehicles from entering the LEZ.

What vehicles are allowed in the Dundee Low Emissions Zone?

Vehicles allowed within the Dundee Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) are petrol cars and vans that meet Euro 4 exhaust emissions standards, and diesel cars and vans that meet Euro 6 exhaust emissions standards. Owners of non-compliant cars will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) if they drive it within the LEZ. ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras check every car entering the LEZ. If a vehicle is non-compliant, and not exempt, a PCN will automatically be issued to the registered keeper.

Dundee Low Emissions Zone FAQs

Where is the Low Emissions Zone in Dundee?

The Dundee Low Emissions Zone is an area within the A991 Inner Ring Road, excluding the Bell Street, West Marketgait NCP and Wellgate car parks.

When does the Low Emissions Zone in Dundee start?

Dundee City Council will start issuing PCN (Penalty Charge Notice) to drivers of non-compliant cars on 31 May 2024.

How much is the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for driving into the Dundee Low Emissions Zone (LEZ)?

The Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for driving into the Dundee Low Emissions Zone is £60 for drivers of non-compliant cars. This fine is halved if you pay within 14 days of the date the notice was issued, but can quickly increase to a maximum of £480 if you continue to drive into the zone in the same non-compliant vehicle within 90 days.

How do you pay the Dundee Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) charge?

You cannot pay the Dundee Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charge ahead of entering the city. If you enter the zone in a non-compliant car, ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras will check every vehicle, and if it is not compliant, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will automatically be issued to the registered keeper.

Dundee Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Check