VOSA To Take Bookings for LEZ Certificates

From Monday, 20 August, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) began accepting advance bookings for Low Emissions Certificate (LEC) tests. Inspections are to become available at all Heavy Goods Vehicle Test Stations (HGVTS) from 3 September.

The LEC scheme is a new service, which has been developed specifically for the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and is being implemented in phases. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) over 12 tonnes will be required to meet the Euro III standard for Particulate Matter (PM) from February 2008, while from July 2008 buses, coaches and HGVs greater than 3.5 tonnes will also need to comply.

Vehicles that meet the LEZ emissions standards and hold a valid LEC or Reduced Pollution Certificate (RPC) will not be subject to the daily charge when driving within the LEZ. VOSA will automatically advise TfL if a vehicle has passed or failed the low emissions or reduced pollution tests.

The status of a vehicle can be checked by contacting the Transport for London call centre on 0845 607 0009, or by viewing the vehicle compliance checker at http://www.tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon