The Netherlands has a national framework for Low Emission Zones, which are called 'milieuzone'. Low emission zones only ever apply to diesel vehicles. Vehicles using other fuels are always allowed to enter.

Access is regulated on the basis of the Euro standard for light duty vehicles on the one hand and heavy duty vehicles and/or coaches on the other. No stickers or registration is required. Cameras and special enforcement officers ensure compliance.

Cars and vans

Currently, Amsterdam, Arnhem, The Hague, Utrecht and Eindhoven have an LEZs for light duty diesel vehicles. The traffic sign shows a passenger car and a van followed by a circle with a 5 in it. This means that only light duty diesel vehicles that meet the Euro 5 standard and above can enter the zone.

Heavy duty vehicles and coaches

Seven cities have low emission zones that apply to trucks: Amsterdam, Arnhem, Breda, Delft, Maastricht, Maasvlake Rotterdam and Rijkswijk. 

These cities have low emission zones for coaches and buses: Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rijkswijk, Den Haag and Utrecht. The minimum standard for diesel buses and coaches is Euro 6.

The Netherlands also has Access Regulations such as car-free zones in various cities and a transit ban. 
Many Dutch provinces and municipalities have joined the Amsterdam regional Zero Emission Zone Logistics.