To help you get used to the new rules, there was initially a 6-month warning period. During this period, you could not receive a fine for violations, but warning letters were sent out.

Access Rules: Do the License Plate Check

With the license plate check, you can see if your car or scooter is allowed in the emission-free zone or the environmental zone. Or until when this is allowed. There are different transition regulations.

Emission-Free Zones

There are emission-free zones for vans, trucks, and mopeds.

• The emission-free zone for vans and trucks applies within the S100 city ring.
• The emission-free zone for mopeds applies within the built-up area of Amsterdam.

Environmental Zone for Diesel Vans and Diesel Cars

There is also an environmental zone for diesel cars and diesel vans. The environmental zone applies within the A10 ring. This zone also applies to diesel taxis.

Apply for an Exemption

If your car is not allowed in the emission-free zone or the environmental zone, you can apply for an exemption in some cases. Check if you qualify for this.

Support for Amsterdam Entrepreneurs

Amsterdam entrepreneurs with a van or truck can receive €3,000 in subsidy to switch to clean transport. For example, to try out a light electric vehicle (LEV) or a logistics hub. You can also talk to one of our advisors.

Scrap Subsidy for Diesel Cars

If you scrap your van or diesel car with emission class 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, you can receive a €1,000 subsidy. City pass holders receive a €1,500 subsidy.

For Clean Air

In Amsterdam, we breathe in dirty air every day, which is roughly equivalent to smoking 4.4 cigarettes a day. This can cause health problems for all of us. Children, the elderly, and people with vulnerable health are particularly sensitive to unhealthy air. Additionally, due to the dirty air, Amsterdammers live an average of 11 months shorter. By introducing emission-free zones, we aim to make the air in the city cleaner.

Want to Know More

For more information, visit Environmental Zones and Emission-Free Zones.

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