Low emission zone Turin

Important!

Turin has nine environmental zones: Turin, Turin (Winter), Turin Motorrad (Winter), Turin (Anti-Smog), Turin ZTL Centrale, Turin ZTL Pedonale, Turin ZTL Trasporto pubblico, Turin ZTL Valentino, Turin ZTL Area Romana

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 26-02-2021

Type of environmental zone: Permanent, 24 hours a day

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: car, motorhome (M1), bus (M2, M3), van (N1), truck (N2, N3)
Fuel type: diesel, petrol, CNG, LPG
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel, petrol), 0-1 (CNG, LPG)

Fines: 87 € - 168 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone covers the built-up area of the municipality, excluding hamlets and inhabited areas that are not connected to public transport.

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Gemeinde Turin
Piazza Palazzo di Città, 1
10122, Turin
urp@comune.torino.it
informacitta@comune.torino.it
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it
Cambiootarga@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Veterinary surgeon, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Tow truck and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin (Winter) - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 26-02-2021

Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 15.09. - 15.04., Mo-Fr 8:00h - 19:00h

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: car, motorhome (M1), bus (M2, M3), van (N1), truck (N2, N3)
Fuel type: diesel
Euronorm: 0-5

Fines: 68 € - 186 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone covers the built-up area of the municipality, excluding hamlets and inhabited areas that are not connected to public transport.

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Gemeinde Turin
Piazza Palazzo di Città, 1
10122, Turin
urp@comune.torino.it
informacitta@comune.torino.it
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it
Cambiootarga@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Veterinary surgeon, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Tow truck and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin Motorbike (Winter) - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 26-02-2021

Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 15.09.-15.04.

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle category: motorbike (L1-L7)
Fuel type: all
Euronorm: 0-1

Fines: 68 € - 186 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone covers the built-up area of the municipality, excluding hamlets and inhabited areas that are not connected to public transport.

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Gemeinde Turin
Piazza Palazzo di Città, 1
10122, Turin
urp@comune.torino.it
informacitta@comune.torino.it
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it
Cambiootarga@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Veterinary surgeon, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Tow truck and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin (Anti-Smog) - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 26-02-2021

Type of environmental zone: temporary, weather-related air protection zone, active when pollution limits are exceeded, every year 15.09.-15.04.

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Alert level 1 (daily mean value of 50 μg/m3 on three consecutive days)

Mon-Sun, 8:00h - 19:00h

Vehicle class: car, motorhome (M1), bus (M2, M3)
Fuel type: Diesel
Euronorm: 0-5

Mon-Sun, 8:00h - 19:00h

Vehicle class: van (N1), truck (N2, N3)
Fuel type: Diesel
Euro standard: 0-5

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Alert level 2 (daily mean value of 75 μg/m3 on three consecutive days)

Mon-Sun, 8:00h - 19:00h

Vehicle class: vans (N1), trucks (N2, N3)
Fuel type: diesel
Euro standard: 0-5

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Information currently unavailable

Fines: 68 € - 186 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone covers the built-up area of the municipality, excluding hamlets and inhabited areas that are not connected to public transport.

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Gemeinde Turin
Piazza Palazzo di Città, 1
10122, Turin
urp@comune.torino.it
informacitta@comune.torino.it
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it
Cambiootarga@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Doctor, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Veterinary surgeon, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle, Tow truck and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin Centrale ZTL - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 19-10-2010

Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, Mon-Fri 7:30h - 10:30h

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel, petrol), 0-1 (CNG, LPG)
Sticker/registration/application: Entry only with sticker/registration

Fines: 87 € - 168 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The ZTL Centrale zone concerns the city centre of Turin and is bounded by the following streets: Corso Regina Margherita, Corso San Maurizio, along Po Cadorna, along Po Diaz, Corso Cairoli, Corso Vittorio Emanule II, Corso Matteotti, Corso Vittorio Amedeo II and Corso Palestro.

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Tel: 01101129035
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Waste collection vehicle, Taxi and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin ZTL Area Romana - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 19-10-2010

Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 21:00h - 7:30h

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel, petrol), 0-1 (CNG, LPG)
Sticker/registration/application: Entry only with sticker/registration

Fines: 87 € - 168 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The Area Romana ZTL zone concerns the Quadrilatero Romana area within the Centrale ZTL.

Special features: Loading and unloading allowed: 10:30h - 16:00h

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Tel: 01101129035
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Waste collection vehicle, Taxi and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin Trasporto pubblico ZTL - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 19-10-2010

Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 7:00h - 21:00h

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel, petrol), 0-1 (CNG, LPG)
Sticker/registration/application: Entry only with sticker/registration

Fines: 87 € - 168 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The ZTL zone concerns the following streets: Via Accademia Albertina, Via Gioachino Rossini, Via dell'Arsenale, Vittorio Emanuele II, Via Venti Settembre, Via Pietro Micca, Via San Francesco d'Assisi

Special features: Loading and unloading allowed: 10:30h - 12:30h

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Tel: 01101129035
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Waste collection vehicle, Taxi and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin Valentino ZTL - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 19-10-2010

Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 0:00h - 24:00h

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel, petrol), 0-1 (CNG, LPG)
Sticker/registration/application: Entry only with sticker/registration

Fines: 87 € - 168 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The Zone is located in the city park of the same name.

Special features: Loading and unloading allowed: Mo-Fr 10:30h – 12:00h und 15:00h – 16:30h, Sa 10:30h - 12:00h

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Tel: 01101129035
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Waste collection vehicle, Taxi and Ambulance

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Turin Pedonale ZTL - Italy

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 19-10-2010

Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 00:00h - 24:00h

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Euronorm: 0-2 (diesel, petrol), 0-1 (CNG, LPG)
Sticker/registration/application: Entry only with sticker/registration

Fines: 87 € - 168 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The ZTL zone concerns the following streets: Via Nino Costa, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, Via Giuseppe Luigi Lagrange, Via Giovanni Amendola, Via Bruno Buozzi, Via della Citadella, Via Giuseppe Verdi, Via Sant'Ottavio, Via Montebello

Special features: Loading and unloading allowed: 10:30h – 12:30h

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Tel: 01101129035
ztlpermessi@comune.torino.it

Exemptions: Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Waste collection vehicle, Taxi and Ambulance

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.

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