Glasgow launches Scotland's first Low Emission Zone
Councillor Anna Richardson said: "I'm delighted we are leading the way in Scotland. This will be the first Low Emission Zone in the country."
Last updated 31st Dec 2018
The first stage of Glasgow's low emissions zone to tackle traffic pollution in the city centre comes into effect today.
It means local bus services must comply with European emissions standards but critics are calling it a low ambition zone because it will only apply to 1 in 5 local buses to begin with.
Eventually, by 2020, all vehicles entering the Low Emission Zone will have to comply.
The scheme will be enforced through the use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras.
In Glasgow City Centre, levels of harmful nitrogen dioxide are being recorded at levels which do not meet statutory objectives with the main source of this air pollutant from within the city is from road traffic.
Glasgow City Council hope the Low Emission Zone will improve air quality in the city centre.
Councillor Anna Richardson said: "I'm delighted we are leading the way in Scotland. This will be the first Low Emission Zone in the country.
"It'll deliver cleaner air for the city and make it a nicer and healthier place for people to be."