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Significant driving law updates are coming into effect this June, affecting motorists in Scotland, the UK, and Rutland County. Here’s a summary of the changes:

* **Low Emissions Zones (LEZ)**: From June 1st, certain petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned from driving on some roads in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Dundee under the new Low Emissions Zone scheme. Fines of £60 will be issued for non-compliance.

* **E-Scooter Trials:** Local authorities will have more flexibility to adjust e-scooter trial programs starting June 1st. They can modify trial areas and fleet sizes to better align with local objectives.

* **Parking Fees:** Rutland County Council is raising parking fees in Council-owned car parks from June 3rd. The cost of a one-hour ticket will increase to £1.20, a day ticket to £5.80, and a yearly season ticket to £668.

Research presented in Brussels ahead of a European Parliament vote on air pollution guidance revealed that cities with low emissions zones have cleaner air than those without. The findings highlighted the effectiveness of such zones in reducing air pollutants such as black carbon, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter. Notably, more deprived neighborhoods benefited from a faster decrease in air pollution after implementing low-emission zones. However, concerns remain as a majority of Belgians are still exposed to air pollution levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.