Low Emission Zone
Aberdeen Clean Air Zone
ScotlandClass D (City Centre LEZ)Since May 2022
Daily charges
No daily charges (non-compliant vehicles cannot enter without incurring a penalty).
Operating hours
24/7 (continuous enforcement, after grace period)
Emission standards
Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6 to enter without penalty.
Penalties
£60 fine (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days) for a non-compliant vehicle, doubling with each repeat offense (capped at £480 for cars, £960 for HGVs).
Coverage
Aberdeen city centre (a 0.9 km² area) around the Union Street core, from Castlegate in the east to Holburn Street/Willowbank in the west.
Who is charged?
All non-compliant vehicles (including private cars) will be fined for entering once enforcement begins (no daily charge payment option).
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near Aberdeen
These cars meet this zone's emission rules — no daily charge to drive in.
No compliant cars within ~30 miles of Aberdeen right now.
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Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Union Street
- Marischal College
- Aberdeen Art Gallery
Map
FAQs
Is Union Street in Aberdeen’s LEZ?⌄
Yes. Union Street – Aberdeen’s main thoroughfare – is at the heart of the Low Emission Zone and is included in the LEZ area.
Is Aberdeen train station in the LEZ?⌄
No. The Aberdeen rail station and adjacent bus station lie just outside the LEZ boundary (the stations are not inside the zone).