Grenoble: New Central Low Emission Zone
A new low emission zone will come into force in the city centre of Grenoble on 1 July. Cars and motor homes - as well as motorised two-wheelers, tricycles and quads - need a sticker with the number 4 or higher to enter the zone.
Since the introduction of a permanent low emission zone in 2019, entry into Grenoble has been prohibited for HGVs and vans (N1, N2, N3) without a sticker - as well as those with a class 5, 4 and 3 sticker. Now a new low emission zone (ZFE) is being set up in the city centre. Its rules are intended to complement the existing low emission zones and lanes and ensure lower emissions from 1 July.
This second, smaller environmental zone is located within the first and covers 13 municipalities. In this zone, vehicle owners need at least a 4 sticker to enter the zone with their car or motor home. In addition to class M1 vehicles, class L vehicles are also affected by the driving ban - i.e. all motorised two-wheelers, three-wheelers and quads (four-wheelers).
It is currently unclear whether the new low emission zone in Grenoble will be extended further in the future. However, the city has already presented a plan to tighten the environmental zone regulations around the year 2030. Then all vehicles with the French sticker 2 should no longer be allowed to drive.
Not to forget all the already active low emission zones in France - and in the rest of Europe. As always, all information is available on our website and in the Green Zones app.