Question reference: S6W-27243
- Asked by: Mark Ruskell, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 2 May 2024
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Current status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 10 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timeline and process towards delivering its commitment to introducing Low Emission Zone (LEZ) schemes in (a) Edinburgh, (b) Aberdeen, and (c) Dundee.
Answer
Low Emission Zones (LEZs) were formally introduced in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow on 31st May 2022, with grace periods beginning at this point.
Enforcement in Glasgow began on 1 June 2023 (with an additional year for residents within the zone). Enforcement in Dundee will begin on 30 th May 2024 and in Aberdeen and Edinburgh on 1 June 2024.
Transport Scotland continues to work closely with local authorities and DVLA to ensure consistency in the approach to LEZ enforcement.
Transport Scotland is confident that these measures will lead to a reduction of harmful emissions in our city centres.