Practical guides for drivers
How to find your Euro standard, obtain emissions stickers and register a foreign vehicle before visiting a low-emission zone.
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London ULEZ: foreign-vehicle registration, charges and penalties
Failure to pay ULEZ can lead to a £180 penalty for an ordinary car, reduced to £90 for prompt payment under the notice. For a foreign plate, first check whether TfL recognises the correct emissions details.
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Brussels LEZ registration: free registration and the five-day deadline
A Czech-registered car must be registered for Brussels LEZ even when it meets the emissions standard. Registration is free, valid for five years and can be completed before entry or within five days afterwards. For other registration countries, check the official instructions.
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How to find your vehicle’s Euro emissions standard
Use the registration documents or official technical vehicle record to identify the Euro emissions standard. A manufacture year is only an indication and is not enough for a borderline emissions-zone decision.
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Where to buy a German emissions sticker: prices and documents
Order a green Umweltplakette in advance or obtain it in person from an authorised issuing point. Compare the service, shipping and processing time as well as price, after checking whether the route enters an active Umweltzone.