Glasgow has become the first Scottish city to enforce a low emission zone (LEZ) that’ll see drivers fined if their cars do not meet the standards.
From Thursday, all vehicles entering the Scottish National Party/Greens-run city centre must be compliant with emission guidance.
Glasgow City Council said the policy will protect public health by tackling “unacceptably high” levels of air pollution.
Opposition parties say the policy will affect livelihoods and businesses, with non-compliant cars no longer able to enter parts of the city centre.
A sign at the expanded boundary of London’s ULEZ pollution charge zone for older vehicles on Oct. 25, 2021. (Yui Mok/PA)
Much like London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ), number plate recognition cameras will be used to enforce the LEZ….