Important!
Rome has fifteen environmental zones: Rome Anello Ferroviario, Rome Fascia Verde, Rome Fascia Verde (Anti-Smog), Rome ZTL Coach A, Rome ZTL Coach B, Rome ZTL Coach C, Rome ZTL Centro Storico (at night), Rome ZTL Centro Storico (daytime), Rome ZTL Merci, Rome ZTL San Lorenzo (at night), Rome ZTL Testaccio (at night), Rome ZTL Trastevere (at night), Rome ZTL Trastevere (daytime), Rome ZTL Tridente A1 (daytime), Rome ZTL VAM
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome Anello Ferroviario - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2011
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, Mon-Fri 0-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: diesel, gasoline
Euronorm: 0-3 (diesel), 0-2 (gasoline), motorcycles (class L) Euro 0-1
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone is located within the Rome Green Belt environmental zone.
Special features: No driving bans on the "ecological Sundays" (02.01.,30.01.,20.02.,13.03.)
Mopeds, motorcycles (vintage) are always allowed to enter.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Military, Police car and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome Fascia Verde - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2011
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, Mon-Fri 0-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all (except L1-L5)
Fuel type: diesel, petrol
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel), 0-1 (petrol)
Fines: 75-450€
Special features: No driving bans on the "ecological Sundays" (02.01.,30.01.,20.02.,13.03.)
Mopeds, motorcycles (vintage) are always allowed to enter.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Military, Police car and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome Fascia Verde (Anti-Smog) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2011
Type of environmental zone: temporary, weather-related air protection zone, active when pollution limits are exceeded
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): 1st stage: motorcycles (class L), gasoline Euro 0-2, 7:30-20:30h
2nd stage: all vehicle classes, diesel Euro 0-3, 07:30-10.30h + 16:30-20:30h
3rd stage: all vehicle classes, diesel Euro 0-6, 07:30-10.30h + 16:30-20:30h
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Information currently unavailable
Fines: 75-450€
Special features: No driving bans on the "ecological Sundays" (02.01.,30.01.,20.02.,13.03.)
Mopeds, motorcycles (vintage) are always allowed to enter.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Military, Police car and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Coach A - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-04-2000
Type of environmental zone: 0-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: coach (M3)
Fuel type: all
Badge/registration/application: Entry only with registration
Fines: 500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone is inside the Autostrada A90 and includes the Rome ZTL Bus B + Rome ZTL Bus C.
Special features: Retrofit allowed: yes (PM)
The permit allows boarding and alighting of passengers in the Rome ZTL Bus A in hotels, restaurants, lodging establishments, schools, offices and museums.
Circulation in the Rome ZTL Bus A and parking in the following areas:
Short stop (max. 15 minutes)
Viale Washington (Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo)
Olympic Gate di Quinto
Partisan Square (Testaccio)
Hourly stop (max. 3 hours)
Via Tiburtina (Mura Vöran)
Via Appia Antica
Lungotevere Testaccio
Via Caio Cestio
Via Cilicia (external side area)
Largo Settimio Passamonti
Via Dorando Pietri
Piazzale pier Luigi Nervi
Partisan Square
Washington Avenue
San Paolo Avenue
Lungotevere delle Navi
Long stay (24 hours)
Osteria del Curato - via Vincenzo Giudice
Ponte Mammolo - via delle Messi d'Oro
Laurentina - via Francesco de 'Suppè
Hypogeum of Ottavi - in front of the FL3 station
Monte Mario - via Sebastiano Vinci
Piazzale Nervi
Largo Passamonti
Montagnola-Georgofili
Tor di Valle station
Pantano train station
Casilina-Centocelle
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Information currently unavailable
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Coach B - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-04-2000
Type of environmental zone: 05h-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: coach (M3)
Fuel type: all
Badge/registration/application: Entry only with registration
Fines: 500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone is located within the Rome ZTL Bus A and the Rome ZTL Anello Ferroviario (AF) 1 VAM zone.
Special features: Retrofit allowed: yes (PM)
The permit allows boarding and alighting of passengers in the Rome ZTL Bus A and Rome ZTL Bus B in hotels, restaurants, lodging establishments, schools, offices and museums.
Traffic and parking in the Rome ZTL Bus A and Rome ZTL Bus B in the following areas:
Short stop (max. 15 minutes)
via Carlo Alberto
Lungotevere dei Tebaldi
Viale Washington (Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo)
Olympic Gate of Quinto
Ludovisi Street
Lungotevere Aventine
Lungotevere in Augusta
Partisan Square (Testaccio)
Gianicolo Terminal
Luigi Einaudi Avenue
Lungotevere della Farnesina
Carlo Felice Street
Piazza S. Croce in Gerusalemme
About Luigi Petroselli
Lungotevere Ripa
Leonida Bissolati Street
Giovanni Giolitti street
Hourly stop (max. 3 hours)
Lungotevere delle Navi
Lungotevere delle Armi
Street Tiburtina (Mura Vöran)
Via Appia Antica
Viale delle Mura Portuensi
Lungotevere Testaccio
About Caio Cestio
Viale di Porta Ardeatina
Via Cilicia (external page area)
Largo Settimio Passamonti
Via Dorando Pietri
Piazzale pier Luigi Nervi
Partisan Square
Washington Avenue
Aventine Tiber
San Paolo Avenue
Long stay (24 hours):
Osteria del Curato - via Vincenzo Giudice
Ponte Mammolo - Via delle Messi d'Oro
Laurentina - via Francesco de 'Suppè
Hypogeum of Ottavi - in front of the station FL3
Monte Mario - via Sebastiano Vinci
Piazzale Nervi
Largo Passamonti
Montagnola-Georgofili
Tor di Valle station
Pantano train station
Casilina-Centocelle
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Information currently unavailable
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Coach C - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-04-2000
Type of environmental zone: 0-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: coach (M3)
Fuel type: all
Badge/registration/application: Entry only with registration
Fines: 500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone is located within the historic center of Rome and is part of the Rome ZTL Bus A zone. The perimeter is largely consistent with the Aurelian Wall.
Special features: Retrofit allowed: yes (PM)
Authorization C allows - holders of daily permits - access and travel within Rome ZTL Bus C for a maximum time of 60 minutes from the time of entry only in the following cases :
Direct transport of students from kindergartens or elementary school organized by the Institute school trips to places of interest in the area within Rome ZTL Bus (max. 30 vehicles / day, subject to availability).
Transportation to hotels with a number of 40 or more rooms within the Rome ZTL Bus C (max. 30 vehicles / day, depending on availability)
Transportation of passengers with disabilities on vehicles equipped with a special platform ( special permits ).
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Information currently unavailable
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Centro Storico (at night) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 23-12-2014
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, September - July: Fri-Sat 23-3h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: passenger car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: all except electric
Badge/registration/application: entry only with registration for electric vehicles
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Lungotevore, Via della Consolazione, Via di San Teodoro, Via dei Cerchi, Via San Gregorio, Via Celio Vibenna, Via Nicola Salvi, Via del Colosseo, Via Cavour, Via Leonida Bissolati, Via Porta Pinciana, Via Muro Torto, Via Luisa di Savoia
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Taxi and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Centro Storico (daytime) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 23-12-2014
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, Mon-Fri 06:30-18h, Sat 14-18h (holidays excluded)
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: passenger car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: all except electric
Badge/registration/application: entry only with registration for electric vehicles
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Lungotevore, Via della Consolazione, Via di San Teodoro, Via dei Cerchi, Via San Gregorio, Via Celio Vibenna, Via Nicola Salvi, Via del Colosseo, Via Cavour, Via Leonida Bissolati, Via Porta Pinciana, Via Muro Torto, Via Luisa di Savoia
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Taxi and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Merci - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 27-07-2011
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: N1, N2+ N3
Weight: <3.5t (17:30-20h), >3.5t (07-20h), >6.5t for EV, LPG,CNG, PHEV (7-20h)
Fuel type: diesel, gasoline
Euronorm: 0-3
Badge/Registration/Application: Entry only with registration (Euro 4-6)
Fines: 75-450€
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Excavator, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Tow truck, Ambulance and Carpools
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL San Lorenzo (at night) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 27-07-2011
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, November - April: Fri-Sat 23-3h, May - July and September - October: Wed-Sat 23-3h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: passenger car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: all except electric
Badge/registration/application: entry only with registration for electric vehicles
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Perimeter: Via Tiburtina, Via di Rieti, Viale Scalo San Lorenzo and railroad bundle
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Taxi and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Testaccio (at night) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 27-07-2011
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, September - July: Fri-Sat 23-3h (holidays excluded)
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: passenger car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: all
Badge/registration/application: entry only with registration for electric vehicles
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Location: Via Tiburtina, Via di Rieti, Viale Scalo San Lorenzo and railroad bundle
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Taxi and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Trastevere (at night) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 23-12-2014
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, November - April: Fri-Sat 23-3h, May - July and September - October: Wed-Sat 23-3h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: passenger car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: all
Badge/registration/application: entry only with registration for electric vehicles
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Lungotevore, Via Sant'Onofrio, Promenade di Gianicolo, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Via Dandolo, Via Glorioso, Via di Porta Portese, Hafen von Ripa Grande
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Taxi and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Trastevere (daytime) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 23-12-2014
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, Mon-Sun 6:30-10h (holidays excluded)
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: passenger car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: all
Badge/registration/application: entry only with registration for electric vehicles
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Lungotevore, Via Sant'Onofrio, Promenade di Gianicolo, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, Via Dandolo, Via Glorioso, Via di Porta Portese, Hafen von Ripa Grande
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Taxi and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL Tridente A1 (daytime) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 23-12-2014
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, Mon-Fri 6:30-19h, Sat 10-19h (holidays excluded)
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Sticker/Registration/Application: Entry only with registration
Fines: 75-450€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: Piazza del Popolo, Via Ripetta, Ripetta Promenade (extern), Piazza Augusto Imperatore (extern), Via del Corso, Via del Tritone, Via Gregoriana, Via della Trinità dei Monti
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Deliveries of fresh bread, valuables, newspapers, medicines are generally excluded.
Deliveries of non-perishable goods excluded 10:30-11:30h
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Taxi and Ambulance
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Rome ZTL VAM - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 19-11-2016
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 5-24h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: N2, N3
Fuel type: all
Vehicle length: >7,5m
Badge/Registration/Application: Entry only with registration for trucks >7,5m
Fines: 75-450€
Special features: Registration at: https://login.muoversiaroma.it/registrazione.aspx?IDSito=25
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: pubbliciserviziZTL@agenziamobilita.roma.it
Exemptions: Excavator, Concrete mixer, Fire brigade, Military, Police car, Tow truck, Ambulance and Carpools
What is an environmental zone (LEZ/ZFE/ZBE)?
An environmental zone is a specific area in a city or region that is protected by regulations and restrictions to improve air quality. These zones are usually established to reduce emissions of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, which are responsible for poor air quality in many cities.
In these zones, certain rules apply to vehicle access based on vehicle emissions. This may include imposing driving bans on certain types of vehicles, such as older diesel vehicles, or requiring the creation of an eco-label for vehicles. This mark, which must be affixed to the vehicle, confirms that the vehicle complies with the applicable emission regulations and is therefore authorized to drive in the low emission zone.
The introduction of low emission zones has led to a significant improvement in air quality in many cities. It has been observed that emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter have been reduced in these zones, thereby improving the health of residents. The number of respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases also decreased.
However, it is not just the introduction of environmental zones alone that can lead to an improvement in air quality. It is necessary to take other measures to reduce emissions overall. These include, for example, promoting electromobility, increasing energy efficiency and creating alternative means of transportation such as bicycles and public transportation.
Environmental zones are an important tool to improve air quality in cities and regions and reduce the impact of air pollution on the health of residents. They are used in many European countries and have shown to have a positive effect on air quality.
Environmental zones are also known in other countries as Environmental Zones, Clean Air Zones (England), Miljøzone (Denmark), Miljözon (Sweden), Lavutslippssone (Norway), Alacsony Kibocsátási Övezet (Hungary), Zona ambientale (Italy), Umweltzonen (Germany), Milieuzones (Netherlands), ZFE - Zone à Faibles Émissions (France) and Lage-emissiezone (Belgium), ZBE - Zona de baixes emissiones (Spain).
Winter zone: There are environmental zones which are only seasonally active or have stricter rules for certain months. This means that these zones are active, for example, from September 15 to April 15 of the following year. Outside of this time, no or less strict driving restrictions apply and you can drive freely. One country with many winter zones is Italy.
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?
The Berlin Green Party recently presented a proposal to equalise the traffic congestion in the capital. The idea is to shift delivery and commercial traffic to the night-time hours. According to Antje Kapek, transport spokesperson for the Greens, this proposal should help to ensure that delivery vehicles, refuse collection, care services and doctors get stuck less in congested and parked-up streets during the day. Low-noise and low-emission lorries could increasingly drive into cities at night and on special routes.
Bicycle instead of car - Paris in transition
A study by a public foundation has shown that more than one in ten journeys in Paris and the surrounding area are made by bicycle. This is a remarkable increase compared to 14 years ago, when less than one in thirty journeys were made by bike. Paris seems to have been endeavouring to change its transport policy for years. With more cycle paths and cycle lanes, fewer car parks and higher parking charges, the city is trying to promote cycling and reduce car traffic. But what does this mean for the existing low emission zone?