Zero-emission zone and environmental zone
Zero-emission zone and environmental zone at Jaarbeurs
Since 1 January 2025, Utrecht has had a zero-emission zone. A zero-emission zone is an area where only zero-emission company cars and trucks are allowed to drive, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions. The environmental zone was also tightened on 1 January 2025 for diesel passenger cars. Jaarbeurs is located within the zero-emission zone and environmental zone. This means that you are not allowed to park or load and unload on our (parking) area if your vehicle does not meet the admission requirements.
License plate checker
Are you curious whether you can park or load and unload at Jaarbeurs with your vehicle? Use the license plate checker to find out quickly.
Waivers
If your vehicle does not have access to the zero-emission zone, it is possible to get an exemption in some cases. You can find more information on the RDW website.
What are the access rules?
Different entry dates apply for various vehicles. You can see the entry rules in the image below.
Where is the zero-emission zone?
The zero-emission zone is indicated by road signs. Beyond the boundary signs, you are in the zero-emission zone. From the end of December 2024, Utrecht municipality will install the signs.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Individuals who own a van or truck and never use it for business can apply for an exemption to enter zero-emission zones.
Environmental zones:
Currently, 14 municipalities have environmental zones for the most polluting diesel vehicles. An environmental zone is an area in the city where certain means of transport are not allowed to drive because they emit too many substances that are harmful to the environment. This depends on a vehicle's emission class. In general, older cars are more polluting than new ones.
Zero-emission zones:
If there is a zero-emission zone, only vehicles that do not emit pollutants, i.e. battery- or hydrogen-electric-powered vehicles, will eventually be allowed to drive there. Often there are still transitional rules for certain types of vehicles. Want to know what the current rules are? Then take a look here. Want to know until when your van or truck can continue driving in zero-emission zones? Then do the registration number check.
Yes. Petrol or gas ( or other fossil fuel) vans and trucks also have to comply with the entry rules of zero-emission zones. For vans, the emission class of the vehicle is considered, and for trucks the Date of First Admission (DET). You can find out the emission class and DET with the registration number on the RDW website.
Contact and more questions
For more (frequently asked) questions, please consult the Q&A of Towards ZES or email jaarbeurs.