Low-traffic city centre entry exemption
Are you located in the low traffic city centre, or do you need to be in this area? If so, you will need an entry exemption.
Map of the low traffic city centre
The low traffic city centre map shows the exact area.
Located within the low traffic area
You are a business, institution or resident located in the low traffic area. An entry permit allows you to enter and exit the low traffic area 24 hours a day.
Even if you rent or borrow a car or other motor vehicle, you will need an entry exemption for that vehicle.
Located outside the low traffic area
You are not located in the low traffic city centre, but you need to be there.
Loading and unloading
Loading and unloading with a motorised vehicle in the low traffic area is permitted without an entry permit on Monday to Saturday from 07:30 am to noon. Outside these times, you may only enter the area with an entry exemption. You are not allowed to park in the area. Not even with an entry exemption.
Is loading and unloading within window times impossible? If so, you can apply for an entry exemption. For this, you pay per license plate.
Carers, people with disabled parking cards and taxis
Do you not yet have an entry exemption yet? In that case, you can apply for one.
Change or cancel entry exemption
An entry exemption is valid for 1 license plate. Has your car been sold, or are you temporarily driving a loan car? Cancel or update your entry exemption.
Send an e-mail to parkeren@leeuwarden.nl. You can also write a letter or drop by the Town Hall.
Charges
| Type of exemption | Charges |
|---|---|
| Annual exemption for residents, businesses and institutions located in the car-free zone. | Free of charge. |
| Annual exemption for businesses and institutions located in the car-free zone (no parking). | € 80.62 per year per licence plate. |
| Incidental exemption (no parking). | € 4.30 per day per licence plate. |
| Incidental exemption (no parking). | € 10.75 per week per licence plate. |
Map of the low traffic city centre
The low traffic city centre map shows the exact area.
Located within the low traffic area
You are a business, institution or resident located in the low traffic area. An entry permit allows you to enter and exit the low traffic area 24 hours a day.
Even if you rent or borrow a car or other motor vehicle, you will need an entry exemption for that vehicle.
Located outside the low traffic area
You are not located in the low traffic city centre, but you need to be there.
Loading and unloading
Loading and unloading with a motorised vehicle in the low traffic area is permitted without an entry permit on Monday to Saturday from 07:30 am to noon. Outside these times, you may only enter the area with an entry exemption. You are not allowed to park in the area. Not even with an entry exemption.
Is loading and unloading within window times impossible? If so, you can apply for an entry exemption. For this, you pay per license plate.
Carers, people with disabled parking cards and taxis
Do you not yet have an entry exemption yet? In that case, you can apply for one.
Change or cancel entry exemption
An entry exemption is valid for 1 license plate. Has your car been sold, or are you temporarily driving a loan car? Cancel or update your entry exemption.
Send an e-mail to parkeren@leeuwarden.nl. You can also write a letter or drop by the Town Hall.
Charges
| Type of exemption | Charges |
|---|---|
| Annual exemption for residents, businesses and institutions located in the car-free zone. | Free of charge. |
| Annual exemption for businesses and institutions located in the car-free zone (no parking). | € 80.62 per year per licence plate. |
| Incidental exemption (no parking). | € 4.30 per day per licence plate. |
| Incidental exemption (no parking). | € 10.75 per week per licence plate. |