Antwerp: Flemish low-emission zone (LEZ)
The Flemish LEZ checks both emissions and registration plates. Czech-registered vehicles normally need free registration; for another country of registration, check the local instructions.
- Scheme
- Flemish LEZ
- Ordinary car
- Diesel Euro 5 or newer; petrol Euro 2 or newer
- Foreign plate
- Check free registration in the Flemish system
Zone map
Indicative boundaries. Street exemptions and separate restrictions may differ; check the zone details.
Zone details
Area covered
Antwerp LEZ covers a defined part of the city. Use the Slim naar Antwerpen map for your hotel or car park and check the left-bank area and each approach road.
Vehicle eligibility
For ordinary cars in 2026, the usual threshold is Euro 5 for diesel and Euro 2 for petrol. Use the city’s checker for other fuels, vans, buses and special vehicles.
Assess eligibility for the day of your trip. If the vehicle does not meet normal conditions, check local paid permits or exemptions.
Registration in Flanders
Antwerp and Ghent share the Flemish registration system. A compliant Czech-registered vehicle normally needs free registration. Check the instructions for your registration country and provide the registration certificate and emissions details.
Arrange registration before travelling and retain confirmation. Flemish registration does not replace Brussels registration or another local traffic permit.
Cameras and parking
Cameras monitor access. Check that a day pass or exemption covers the right vehicle and date.
If parking outside the LEZ, check the final part of the approach route. A reservation inside the zone or a navigation suggestion does not establish access rights.
Sources and verification
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