Glasgow's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come into force on June 1, 2023, to tackle high levels of air pollution in Glasgow city centre to protect public health.

Ahead of the enforcement of Glasgow's LEZ, drivers and fleet operators are encouraged to check their vehicles for emissions compliance and explore grant support available to help eligible businesses prepare. 

Funding available for businesses: 

• Micro-businesses and sole traders may be eligible for a £2,000 grant towards the disposal of a non-compliant vehicle under the Low Emission Zone Support Fund for businesses, and up to £1,000 towards the purchase of cargo or electric cargo bike.

• Sole traders and micro businesses operating taxis, vans and specialist vehicles may be interested in the Low Emission Zone Retrofit Fund, which offers up to 80% funding towards the installation of retrofit solutions to make vehicles LEZ compliant based on emission standards. Please note, that not all vehicle types or makes and models have a solution available. Please visit Energy Saving Trust's website for more information.

Transport Scotland is working on an online tool that will enable motorists to check if their vehicle meets LEZ emission standards by entering their registration number. Until this is ready, they have prepared a basic online vehicle checker. Whilst the results are not a guarantee or proof that a vehicle can enter a LEZ in Scotland, they can indicate in the meantime.