Low-emission zones in Belgium (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Belgium has regional zones. Brussels covers the whole region and Ghent covers its inner city. Foreign vehicles must register in both. Fines are EUR 350 in Brussels and EUR 185 per day in Ghent.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Type of schemeDriving in a low-emission zone | Regional and city zones, with no single national scheme. Brussels-Capital Region is one low-emission zone (LEZ); Ghent has its own LEZ; Flanders has several zones with shared registration. [1] |
| Where the zones areDriving in a low-emission zone | Brussels-Capital Region (all 19 municipalities; the Ring R0 and some roads to transit car parks are excluded) and Ghent (the inner city within the ring road). Other Flemish zones exist but were not listed on the pages read. [2] |
| Which vehicles may enterDriving in a low-emission zone | Brussels: diesel cars must meet at least Euro 6; petrol, CNG and LPG at least Euro 3 (Euro 5 diesel and Euro 2 petrol no longer meet the criteria since 1 January 2026). Ghent: the Flemish Government decided not to tighten, so Euro 5 diesel and Euro 2 petrol keep access. Electric and hydrogen vehicles may enter. [2] |
| Foreign vehicles: sticker or registrationDriving in a low-emission zone | Brussels: vehicles registered abroad must be registered for the LEZ, even if they comply. Ghent: foreign number plates must be registered (Dutch vehicles excepted), for free for permitted vehicles, at the latest one day after entering. [3] |
| FineDriving in a low-emission zone | Brussels: EUR 350 for a non-compliant vehicle, EUR 150 for an unregistered foreign vehicle, EUR 25 for wrong registration data. Ghent: EUR 185 per day. [3] |
Notes
- Belgium has no national scheme: zones are set by the regions and cities. Antwerp's official site could not be read.
- The Flemish Government will evaluate air quality in 2027 and decide whether to tighten Ghent's rules.
Sources
- Stad Gent: Low-emission zone in Ghent (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Brussels Environment / Brussels Mobility (lez.brussels): Landing Page | Low Emission Zone (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Brussels Environment / Brussels Mobility (lez.brussels): Practical Page | Low Emission Zone (Controls and fines) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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