 | London launches world's largest 'low-emission zone' 05-02-2008 Trucks driving around the UK capital will be fined up to £200 per day if they
are found to be over EU pollution standards in an attempt to improve the city's
poor air quality. The initiative will be closely watched in Brussels as the
Commission is currently considering action to 'green' transport in Europe's
cities.
The scheme, which begins on 4 February 2008 and will run 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, will initially apply only to large diesel trucks weighing
over 12 tonnes.
Cameras around the zone will check their number plates against a database of
vehicles registered as meeting the EU's 'Euro' limits on emissions of nitrogen
oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) – two pollutants found in exhaust fumes
that are blamed for serious health and environmental problems.
Those exceeding the limits will be fined a daily fee of £200 and risk a
further £1,000 fine if they fail to pay up. Truck-drivers from abroad also risk
paying the fine unless they register their vehicle in advance and it meets the
required standards.
The scheme will be extended to cover buses and coaches in July and to large
vans and minibuses in October 2010.
Source:
Euractiv.com
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