Thousands of exemption requests filed for zero-emission zones in Dutch cities
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Thousands of exemption requests filed for zero-emission zones in Dutch cities

NL Times  

Since the introduction of zero-emission zones in several Dutch city centers on Jan. 1, the government has received thousands of exemption requests from business owners and individuals affected by the new regulations. A total of 3,785 exemption requests had been submitted by Feb. 2, with 2,427 of them applying to nationwide exemptions. Many requests came from business owners whose vehicles are no longer allowed in the designated zones but who qualify for temporary access. VVD's Hester Veltman previously warned of an impending “exemption circus.” However, Jansen dismissed these concerns, stating in his letter that municipalities implementing the policy had informed him that “the introduction has proceeded without significant issues.”

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Dutch cities extend grace period for emission-free zone fines by two months
1 week, 4 days ago

Dutch cities extend grace period for emission-free zone fines by two months

NL Times  

Municipalities will not issue fines to business owners violating emission-free zone regulations for an additional two months, extending the initial four-month grace period to six months. While Jansen could not prevent municipalities from introducing the zones as of Jan. 1, he granted an additional year of exemption—until 2029—for vans meeting emission class 6 standards. Although Jansen initially pushed for a …

Confusion over zero emission zones, councils say "no deal"
4 months, 1 week ago

Confusion over zero emission zones, councils say "no deal"

Dutch News  

The 14 Dutch towns and cities which plan to introduce zero emission zones next year say they will press ahead with the ban on many diesel vehicles, even though the government says it has brokered a compromise. The 14 cities, which include Amsterdam and The Hague, issued a joint statement on Friday afternoon, saying alteri g the plans would not …

Cabinet gives in: Municipalities can implement zero-emission zones next year
4 months, 1 week ago

Cabinet gives in: Municipalities can implement zero-emission zones next year

NL Times  

The Dutch cabinet has authorized municipalities to implement zero-emission zones for delivery vans and trucks starting January 1, 2025. In addition to the moratorium on fines, the government has extended access for diesel delivery vans classified as Euro 6—the cleanest category of diesel vehicles—until January 1, 2029. The new policy introduces a phased transition: vehicles with Euro 5 diesel engines …

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