THE HAGUE – Municipalities and industry organizations have jointly decided to make a one-off adjustment to the access rules to the zero-emission zones (ZE zones). The adjustment applies to Euro 6 rigids (N2 and N3 vehicles >3500kg). The reason for this is the many conversations with entrepreneurs, logistics advisors and the consultation actions on traffic decisions at various municipalities. These conversations also revealed that the depreciation period for rigid trucks is in practice longer than first assumed. This longer depreciation period makes the (financial) feasibility of replacing rigid trucks more difficult.
It has therefore been decided that rigid trucks with a First Admission Date (DET) from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 will automatically receive an exemption for the ZE zones until January 1, 2028. This ensures that these vehicles can enter zero-emission zones for three years longer than previously proposed. This gives entrepreneurs more time to make the switch to zero-emission transport or adjust their business operations.
From January 1, 2025, municipalities may introduce zero-emission zones for city logistics. A ZE zone is an area in which only emission-free vans and trucks (company cars) are allowed to drive. 29 municipalities have now agreed to introduce this. On opwegnaarzes.nl you can see where and when these ZE zones will be introduced.
Zero-emission zones ensure less CO2 emissions and cleaner air. This is better for the climate and prevents nuisance from freight transport. This ultimately creates a better living environment. Various initiatives are being developed to organize traffic in the city center in a cleaner and smarter way, such as setting up collection and distribution points (hubs) on the outskirts of cities. Orders can be delivered emission-free from these hubs.
Tags: Transport Online Trucks allowed enter zeroemission zones years longer
