Apply for an exemption to access to a low emission zone
A milieuzone (low emission zone) is an area in a city where certain road vehicles are not allowed due to the level of pollution they emit. For example, diesel cars and lorry trucks. Are you unable to drive your vehicle in a low emission zone in the Netherlands because it doesn’t meet the emissions standards? You may be eligible for an exemption from the municipality.
There are 15 low emission zones in the Netherlands. For example, diesel cars and lorry trucks. There are also low emission zones for mopeds and motorbikes in Den Haag (The Hague) and Amsterdam.
On the milieuzones.nl website you can find out whether your vehicle is allowed in a low emission zone (in Dutch).
You can find out whether your vehicle is eligible for an exemption on the milieuzones.nl website (in Dutch). Does your vehicle meet the conditions? Then apply for the exemption from the municipality.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying for an exemption from the low-emission zone
Trucks and vans
In the municipality of Maastricht, Statensingel is an environmental zone for diesel trucks and vans. Trucks and delivery vans may only enter the environmental zone if they have emission class 6 or higher. This also applies to vehicles with foreign registration plates.
Exemption
In some cases, you can apply online for a day exemption to still have access to the environmental zone.
The municipality has various exemptions:
- day exemption;
- dispensation due to medical reasons;
- dispensation due to financial necessity;
- exemption due to delivery time of another car;
- dispensation for campers and camper vans;
- exemption in special situations.
- you can apply for an exemption a maximum of 12 times per year per registration number
- your exemption is valid for a maximum of 30 hours: from 00.00 to 06.00 the day after
You can apply for the exemption online.
Rates 2023
The day exemption costs €31.50. You pay the fee even if you do not get the day exemption.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Maastricht
Visiting address
Mosae Forum 10
6211DW Maastricht
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |