Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Florenz (Anti-Smog) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-1990
Type of environmental zone: temporary, weather-related air protection zone, active when pollution limits are exceeded, 08:30-12:30h + 14:30-18:30h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Vehicle class: passenger car, motor home (M1), motorcycles (L1-L5)
Fuel type: diesel, gasoline,
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel), 0-1 (gasoline)
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: car, motorhome (M1), motorcycle (L1-L5)
Fuel type: diesel, petrol
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel), 0-1 (petrol)
Fines: 74 € - 182 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone concerns the inhabited centre of the city.
Special features: Loading/unloading allowed with permission.
LPG and CNG are allowed.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Gemeinde Florenz
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria - 50122, Florenz
pm.verbali.notifiche@comune.fi.it
Exemptions: Fire brigade, Military, Vintage car older than 30 years, Police car and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Florenz ZTL (ABO) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-1990
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 0-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Mon-Wed: 0-7:30h, 20-0h
Thu: 0-7:30h, 20-23h
Fri: 3-07:30h
Sat: 3-07:30h
Sun: 3-0h
Vehicle class: L1-L2, L1-L2 (2-stroke), M1-M3, N1-N3
Fuel type: petrol, diesel
Euronorm: 0 (L1-L2, M2-M3, N1-N3, M1 petrol), 1 (L1-L2 2 stroke, M1 diesel)
Mon-Wed: 07:30-20h
Thu: 07:30-20h, 23-0h
Fri: 0-3, 7:30-0h
Sat: 0-3h, 07:30-0h
Sun: 0-3h
Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Fines: 74 € - 182 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Zone concerns districts A, B and O in the city centre.
Special features: Loading/unloading allowed with permission
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Florenz
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria - 50122, Florenz
pm.verbali.notifiche@comune.fi.it
Exemptions: Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Midwife, Nurse, Patient transport, Police car, Veterinary surgeon, Removal van, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Ambulance and Carpools
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Florenz ZTL (FG) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-1990
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 0-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): from the first Monday in October to the first Wednesday in April:
Mon-Sun: 0-24h
from the first Thursday in April to the first Sunday in October:
Thurs: 00:00 - 23:00
Fri: 3-20h
Sat: 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Sun: 3-24h
Vehicle class: L1-L2, L1-L2 (2-stroke), M1-M3, N1-N3
Type of fuel: petrol, diesel
Euro standard: 0 (L1-L2, M2-M3, N1-N3, M1 petrol), 1 (L1-L2 2-stroke, M1 diesel)
from the first Thursday in April to the first Sunday in October:
Thurs: 23-24h
Fri: 0-3h, 20-24h
Sat: 4-12pm
Sun: 0-3h
Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Fines: 74 € - 182 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Zone concerns the inhabited centre of the city with areas F + G
Special features: Loading/unloading allowed with permission
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Gemeinde Florenz
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria - 50122, Florenz
pm.verbali.notifiche@comune.fi.it
Exemptions: Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Midwife, Nurse, Patient transport, Police car, Veterinary surgeon, Removal van, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Ambulance and Carpools
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Florenz ZTL Coach - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-08-2020
Type of environmental zone: daily 0:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: Coach (M3)
Badge/registration/application: Entry only with registration and badge
Fines: 74 € - 182 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone concerns the entire inhabited center of Florence, including the hamlet of Galluzzo.
Special features: The access points for buses, also called checkpoints, are: Firenze Nord (Viale XI Agosto) and Firenze Sud (Viale Visconti Venosta). Both are open from 7:30 to 19:30. Here you can also pick up the bus pass (badge).
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Servizi alla Strada S.p.A.
ZTL-Backoffice-Bus: Parterre Cubo 7 - Piazza della Libertà
Tel. +39 055 40401 / 4040670 / 4040650
FAX (+39) 055/4040261
E-Mail ztlbus@serviziallastrada.it
Exemptions: Fire brigade, Police car and Public bus
What is an air protection zone (ZPA)?
A ZPA (French: Zone de Protection de l'Air) is an area established by the government to improve air quality and reduce the impact of air pollution on public health. These zones are usually established in urban areas or near large industrial facilities or power plants that are considered major emitters of air pollutants. Air protection zones exist in different countries with different characteristics and are also called anti-smog zones.
ZPA zones do not apply permanently, but are only active during bad weather and when air pollution levels are high. In ZPA zones, stricter rules apply to emissions from industrial facilities, power plants, and other large emitters of air pollutants such as transportation.
These rules are designed to reduce emissions of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, which are responsible for poor air quality in many cities. These pollutants can affect health, especially the respiratory system and lungs, and can even lead to fatal cardiovascular disease.
The government regularly monitors and reviews air quality in ZPA zones and, if necessary, takes further action to reduce emissions and improve air quality. This may include wide-ranging bans on certain vehicles, environmental badges, and/or Euro standards.
What is a traffic restricted zone (ZTL)?
A ZTL (Italian: Zona a Traffico Limitato) is a specific area in a city or region where vehicle access is restricted or limited in order to reduce traffic and emissions. These zones are often established in historic centers of cities or in residential areas to improve the quality of life for residents and reduce noise and exhaust pollution.
In a ZTL, for example, there may be bans on driving certain types of vehicles, such as older diesel vehicles, or restrictions on access at certain times of day. It may also be necessary to have a special permit or parking pass to drive in these zones.
Access to a ZTL is usually controlled via electronic monitoring systems, such as cameras or induction loops. Vehicle owners who violate the rules risk heavy fines.
The introduction of ZTLs has led to a reduction in traffic volumes in many cities.
Good to know...
All current driving bans and further information are available in our Green-Zones App.
Are night-time environmental zones coming?
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