Please note that there is now a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) effective in Brussels which affects any diesel car made before 1997, if you drive into this area you will face a fine of €350. This is also the case in Antwerp and will be due to come into effect in Mechelen and Ghent over the next few years. For more information on this please go to the following websites:
- http://lez.brussels/en/content/lez
- http://www.xpats.com/old-diesel-cars-banned-brussels-low-emissions-zone
