An LEZ would:
Restrict the driving of vehicles within an LEZ to those that meet the specified emissions standards or are exempted from the LEZ restrictions
Where anyone drives a car within an LEZ that is neither exempt nor meets the required emissions standard, to pay a penalty charge
Include an initial grace period, following the establishment of an LEZ where enforcement action will not be taken
Allow for enforcement of LEZ restrictions, which although not specified in the Bill this would likely be by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) enabled CCTV cameras
Allow Scottish Ministers powers to make regulations specifying emissions standards, exempt vehicles, the amount of any penalty charge and other detailed aspects of LEZ scheme operation
Introduction
The Transport (Scotland) Bill ("the Bill") was introduced to the Scottish Parliament by Derek Mackay MSP...