Zero-emission zone and environmental zone

Zero-emission zone and environmental zone at Jaarbeurs

 

Dear visitor of Jaarbeurs

On 17 April 2026, a court ruling was issued regarding the Zero Emission Zone around Jaarbeurs. This means that for the Hall Complex, the parking areas, the logistics zonesand the access roads,the Zero Emission Zone has lapsed. For the aforementioned areas/territories , onlythe Environmental Zonenow applies . For the Beatrix Building and the route to the Beatrix Building, the Zero Emission Zone still applies. What does this mean for your visit?

Hall complex, car parks,logistics zones and access roads

  • The Zero Emission Zone no longer applies here.
  • This area is now only subject to an environmental zone of the municipality of Utrecht. This also applied previously.

Beatrix Building

  • The Zero Emission Zone remains in force.
  • The approach route to the Beatrix Building also falls under this zone.

Environmental zone for theHall complex

Are you driving to the Jaarbeurs hall complex? Then you will come intothe Milieuzone. The following standards apply to this:

  • Diesel passenger cars: minimum Euro 5
  • Trucks and coaches: minimum Euro 6
  • Zero Emission Zone at the Beatrix Building

More stringent requirements apply to the Beatrix Building.Increasingly, only zero-emission vehicles are toe permitted. Does your vehicle not comply? Then you may be able to apply for a temporary exemption. Please refer to the explanation on our website.

Map materials, digital platforms and signage have not yet been fully updated following the recent court ruling. This may cause temporary confusion. As soon as all adjustments have been made, we will inform you via our website.

The attached map shows the area previously covered by a Zero Emission Zone.

For the area shaded in yellow, since 17 April 2026, the following applies againonlyan environmental zone. The hall complex and all approach routes fall within this.

Do you have any questions about your route or vehicle?
Check the up-to-date information on our website before you leave.

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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.

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Do you want to know whether you can park or load and unload at Jaarbeurs with a diesel passenger car? Then do the license plate check.

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Do you want to know whether you can park or load and unload at Jaarbeurs with your delivery van? Then do the license plate check.

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Do you want to know whether you can park or load and unload at Jaarbeurs with your diesel truck? Then do the license plate check.

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Want to know whether you can park or load and unload at Jaarbeurs with your diesel-powered bus? Then do the license plate check.

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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.

zero emission zone blue

  • The Zero-emission zone (ZE zone) overlaps the blue environmental zone and applies to vans, box trucks and lorries.
  • The Blue Environmental Zone is only open to diesel vehicles with emission class 5 or above. Vehicles with emission class 4 or below are not allowed to enter this zone to improve air quality.

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.

Q&A: Towards SIX
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