From July 1, 2026, Hanoi officially bans gasoline motorbikes from entering 9 low-emission wards according to time frames.

Delegates press the button to pass the resolution on low-emission zones - Photo: Hanoi People's Council

Accordingly, the scope of the new resolution replacing the old resolution will stipulate the criteria, conditions, order and procedures for determining low-emission zones; the scope of low-emission zones and measures applied in the zones according to a suitable roadmap.

How are low emission zones defined?

Specifically, a low emission zone is an area designated to restrict polluting vehicles in order to improve air quality.

In Article 4 of the above resolution, Hanoi clearly stated the criteria for determining low-emission zones as areas belonging to strictly protected zones and emission-restricted zones identified in the Hanoi Capital Planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

At the same time, the low emission zone is an area where traffic congestion often occurs from level D to F according to Vietnam standard 13592:2022 urban roads - design requirements.

In addition, areas with an air quality index (AQI) assessed for at least the most recent year below the average level according to data from national and city standard monitoring stations will also be identified as low emission zones.

Roadmap for implementing low emission zones

Regarding the roadmap for implementing low-emission zones, from July 1, 2026, Hanoi will pilot low-emission zones in some areas within Ring Road 1, including 9 wards: Hai Ba Trung, Cua Nam, Hoan Kiem, O Cho Dua, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, Ba Dinh, Giang Vo, Ngoc Ha, Tay Ho.

From January 1, 2028, implement low emission zones in Ring Road 1 and some areas in Ring Road 2 and beyond, in 14 wards and communes, including 9 wards in Ring Road 1 area and Lang, Dong Da, Kim Lien, Bach Mai, Vinh Tuy.

From January 1, 2030, Hanoi will implement low-emission zones in the 3rd ring road and inwards in 36 wards and communes, including 14 wards in the 2nd ring road area and the wards of Phu Thuong, Xuan Dinh, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Yen Hoa, Thanh Xuan, Khuong Dinh, Dinh Cong, Phuong Liet, Tuong Mai, Hoang Mai, Vinh Hung, Long Bien, Phuc Loi, Viet Hung, Bo De, Phu Dong, Dong Anh, Thu Lam, Phuc Thinh, Vinh Thanh, Noi Bai.

From 2031 onwards, areas in Hanoi that meet one of the criteria specified in Article 4 of this Resolution must implement low emission zones.

Ban motorbikes in low emission zones according to time frames

Director of Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Xuan Dai presents the draft resolution - Photo: City People's Council

Accordingly, for areas identified as low-emission zones, Hanoi will not make new investments and will carry out controlled new registration of fossil fuel vehicles when disposing of old vehicles that have expired, especially those owned by organizations.

At the same time, Hanoi will ban the circulation of trucks with a total weight as determined in the vehicle registration certificate of over 3.5 tons using fossil fuels.

For motorbikes and scooters using fossil fuels, Hanoi will ban motorbikes and scooters from operating on software platforms supporting transportation connections in low-emission zones.

At the same time, prohibit motorbikes and other motorbikes from circulating in low emission zones according to time frames/points or areas.

"Restrict and eventually ban cars that do not meet level 4 emission standards from entering low-emission zones according to time frames/points or areas" - the resolution clearly states.

Also according to the resolution, Hanoi will allow vehicles that do not emit exhaust fumes, environmentally friendly motor vehicles, motor vehicles that use clean energy, green energy, are environmentally friendly, priority vehicles and vehicles with circulation permits from competent authorities as prescribed by law.

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