Caravan Club warns holidaymakers about EU low emission zones

by Chris Jefferies
With governments and local authorities across Europe looking to crack down on carbon emissions, it’s becoming harder and harder to keep the costs of towing down.
For this reason, the Caravan Club has issued new guidance on how best to avoid low emissions zones when taking your tourer on a European adventure.
As well as the English cities of London, Oxford and Norwich, several popular European destinations have restrictions in place, which can catch out those driving a unit with higher carbon emissions levels.
Italy and Germany are the most common places where you may encounter Low Emission Zones (or LEZs), with Florence, Frankfurt and Stuttgart all affected.
Fortunately the family favourites of France and Spain are not included in this kind of scheme, but those planning a holiday to Holland or Belgium should also be aware that they may need to pay extra fees.
The Caravan Club has advised all towcar drivers and motorhome owners to keep documentary proof of their unit’s emissions standard with them at all times.
What’s more, buying an overseas caravan guide can help you to understand how these laws affect each region, the club suggests.
A full list of the European Union’s LEZs can be found online here, but adventurous caravanners are also advised to check with the local authorities at their destination before setting off.