I'm planning to drive in Scotland and need to understand the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) rules. What are the emission standards for petrol cars and diesel cars to be compliant? Also, what is the initial penalty charge for non-compliant vehicles, and how do the charges escalate for repeated breaches?
Navigate to 'https://lowemissionzones.scot'. Click on the 'About' dropdown (ID 33). Click on the 'How LEZs work' link (ID 37). Locate the 'Emission Standards' section and identify the standards for petrol cars and diesel cars. Scroll down to the 'Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)' section. Identify the initial penalty charge for non-compliant vehicles. Determine how penalty charges escalate for repeated breaches, including any caps and reset conditions. Synthesize all collected information regarding vehicle compliance standards and penalty charges.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'How LEZs work' page. The agent states that the emission standard for petrol cars is 'Euro 4'. The agent states that the emission standard for diesel cars is 'Euro 6'. The agent states the initial penalty charge for non-compliant vehicles is '£60, reduced by 50% if it is paid within 14 days'. The agent explains that the penalty amount 'doubles with each subsequent breach of the rules detected in the same LEZ'. The agent mentions the penalty caps: '£480 for cars and light goods vehicles and £960 for minibuses, buses, coaches and HGVs'. The agent states that the rate 'is reset to the base tier of charge i.e. £60' if 'no further breaches of the rules detected within the 90 days following a previous violation'.