Sofia’s experience to inform development of the Almaty LEZ
Almaty will study Sofia’s experience as it develops its low-emission zone and air-quality management.
Almaty LEZ news
A chronology of official Almaty city announcements about the low-emission zone, vehicle examinations and road-transport emissions control.
Almaty explains the vehicle examination procedure from 1 September
Almaty city explains when exhaust-emissions examinations are due and how they differ from roadworthiness inspections.
City reports on implementation of the Almaty LEZ
Official information on Almaty LEZ implementation, road signs, markings and the vehicle-emissions compliance process.
More than 1,300 vehicles found above emissions limits in Almaty
Since the start of 2026, Almaty authorities checked 5,496 vehicles and recorded 1,301 emissions-limit exceedances.
Nearly 200 high-emitting vehicles identified in Almaty in one month
From 1–29 June, Almaty checked 778 vehicles and found 194 petrol, diesel and gas vehicles above emissions limits.
Almaty installs road signs for the LEZ
Almaty is installing 134 signs and information panels to mark entrances to and exits from the low-emission zone.
Almaty launches its first LEZ in pilot mode
Almaty city announced the first low-emission zone in the city centre and identified its four boundary streets.
Almaty drivers receive free vehicle-emissions diagnostics
An environmental campaign in Almaty provided free exhaust-gas and smoke-opacity checks for 70 vehicles.
Eco Almaty to monitor compliance with environmental requirements
Almaty appointed Eco Almaty LLP to monitor compliance with the city’s special environmental requirements.
Almaty adopts a comprehensive approach to protecting ambient air
Almaty approved air-protection rules providing the legal basis for special environmental requirements and the LEZ.
Related guides
What is the Almaty Low Emission Zone?
The Almaty Low Emission Zone: purpose, boundaries, vehicle requirements and entry conditions from 8 January 2027.
Read moreVehicle emissions testing in Almaty
Mandatory vehicle emissions testing in Almaty: when to get tested, what is measured and how the procedure differs from a roadworthiness inspection.
Read moreLaws & standards
Almaty LEZ legal library: city rules, national codes, the emissions standard and roadworthiness inspection procedures, with explanations and primary-source links.
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