Definition
Low-emission zones (ZBE) are urban areas where access and circulation are restricted or banned by DGT environmental sticker (0 blue, ECO, C, B, A or no sticker). The Spanish Climate Change Law requires every municipality over 50,000 inhabitants to set up a ZBE. Madrid Central, Barcelona ZBE Rondas and Madrid 360 are the best-known cases.
Key facts
- Mandatory in municipalities over 50,000 inhabitants and others with air-quality issues.
- Access depends on the DGT environmental sticker: 0 blue (free), ECO (preferred), C (petrol ≥2006, diesel ≥2014), B (petrol ≥2000, diesel ≥2006), no sticker (restricted).
- The sticker is issued by DGT or post offices based on vehicle registration data.
- ZBE infractions can carry a €200 fine.
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