Going the extra mile by lowering emissions...
In 2008 the city of London implemented its Low Emission Zone (LEZ) program to improve air quality by targeting poor emission levels from older vehicles. From 3rd January 2012 the required emissions standards are raised to Euro 4 for PM (particulate matter) for trucks over 3.5t and buses & coaches with more than 8 seats over 5t. This will affect all vehicles which operate inside the London Low Emission Zone and means that all Euro 2 & 3 emissions trucks over 3.5t and buses & coaches over 5t, registered before 1st October 2006, will have to be upgraded to meet the tougher emissions standards.
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Phase
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Vehicles
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Implementation Dates
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Minimum Standard
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LEZ Phase 1
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HGV>12t
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February 2008
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Euro 3 PM
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LEZ Phase 2
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HGV 3.5-12t
Buses - Coaches
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July 2008
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Euro 3 PM
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LEZ Phase 3
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LCV 1.2-3.5t Minibuses (8+Seats)
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January 2012
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Euro 3 PM
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LEZ Phase 4
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HGV > 3.5t
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January 2012
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Euro 4 PM
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If your Trucks does not meet the emission requirements by January 2012 you risk heavy
penalty charges of £1000.00. To check if your vehicle is compliant, visit
www.tlf.gov.uk/lezlondon
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The London Low Emission Zone operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year including weekends and public holidays and covers a large area within the M25.
Don't take the risk, talk to your local Volvo Dealer for specialist advice on how to meet LEZ requirements.
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