Hanoi plans to expand its low‑emission zones in 2027. The change will affect where you can drive, ride, or work in the city.

According to the plan, the three zones will cover about 5.7 km² and nearly 247,000 residents. The plan also says all vehicles are banned from the first zone from 7 pm to midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This ban applies to cars, motorcycles and mopeds.

The plan says cars must meet Level 4 emission standards from Jan 1 2027, and motorcycles and mopeds must meet Level 3 standards from Jan 1 2028. It also says fossil‑fuel motorcycles and mopeds used for app‑based transport cannot enter the zones, and ride‑hailing platforms must change their routes.

The plan says trucks that weigh 2 to 3.5 metric tons are not allowed in any low‑emission zone. Trucks under 2 t must meet Level 4 standards and need police approval to drive during peak hours. Priority vehicles, except those run by the Ministry of National Defense and Public Security, are free from the hour ban but still must meet emission rules.