Low-emission zones in The Hague

Cars, trucks and buses in the city contribute to air pollution. The Hague has therefore set up low-emission zones. Heavily polluting vehicles are not allowed to drive in these zones.

Here you will find more information about the low-emission zones in the city:

• Low-emission zone for old mopeds and motorised bikes (brom- of snorfietsen)
• Low-emission zone for diesel cars
• Low-emission zone for diesel trucks and buses
• Zero-emission zone for delivery vans and trucks

Air quality

The low-emission zones improve the air quality in the city. They also help to reduce noise pollution. This is better for the nature and climate in our city. And as a result the city becomes more pleasant to live in.

Consequences of dirty air

Air pollution takes an estimated 13 months off the lives of people in the Netherlands. Air pollution makes cardiovascular disorders and lung diseases worse.

The Hague in 2030

This is the reason why the municipality wants to comply with the European air quality standards (limit values). But this does not yet mean the air in The Hague is healthy.

The municipaity aims to make major strides in the area of health by 2030. It is doing so by complying with the thresholds advised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

To achieve this goal the municipality is working together with other municipalities, provinces and the Dutch government. This partnership is outlined in the Schone Lucht Akkoord (Clean Air Agreement).

Also see:

• Clean transport policy (RIS303606) (in Dutch)
• Information in response to Clean transport policy (RIS304015) (in Dutch)
• Milieuzones Den Haag (RIS305702) (in Dutch)