Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Vercelli - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-10-2021
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: car, motorhome (M1), 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 concerns the entire built-up area with the exception of the hamlets and Trino Street.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Stadt Vercelli
Rathausplatz 5
13100 Vercelli (VC)
Zentrale 0161 5961
Fax 0161 596215
giovanni.mazzolotti@comune.vercelli.it
traffic.vigili@comune.vercelli.it
urp.vigili@comune.vercelli.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 Vercelli (Winter) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-10-2021
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 15.09. - 15.04., Mo-Fr 8:30h - 18:30h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: car, motorhome (M1), van (N1), truck (N2, N3)
Fuel type: diesel
Euronorm: 0-4
Fines: 87 € - 168 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone concerns the entire built-up area with the exception of the hamlets and Trino Street.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Stadt Vercelli
Rathausplatz 5
13100 Vercelli (VC)
Zentrale 0161 5961
Fax 0161 596215
giovanni.mazzolotti@comune.vercelli.it
traffic.vigili@comune.vercelli.it
urp.vigili@comune.vercelli.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 Vercelli Motorbike (Winter) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-10-2021
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: 87 € - 168 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone concerns the entire built-up area with the exception of the hamlets and Trino Street.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Stadt Vercelli
Rathausplatz 5
13100 Vercelli (VC)
Zentrale 0161 5961
Fax 0161 596215
giovanni.mazzolotti@comune.vercelli.it
traffic.vigili@comune.vercelli.it
urp.vigili@comune.vercelli.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 Vercelli (Anti-Smog) - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-10-2021
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, 8:30h - 18:30h
Vehicle class: car, motorhome (M1)
Fuel type: Diesel
Euronorm: 0-5
Sat and holidays, 8:30h - 12:30h
Vehicle class: van (N1), truck (N2, N3)
Fuel type: Diesel
Euro standard: 0-4
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Alert level 2 (daily mean value of 75 μg/m3 on three consecutive days)
Mon-Sun, 8:30h - 12:30h
Vehicle class: vans (N1), trucks (N2, N3)
Fuel type: diesel
Euro standard: 0-5
Sat and holidays, 8:30h - 18:30h
Vehicle class: van (N1), truck (N2, N3)
Fuel type: Diesel
Euro standard: 0-4
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Information currently unavailable
Fines: 87 € - 168 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone concerns the entire built-up area with the exception of the hamlets and Trino Street.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Stadt Vercelli
Rathausplatz 5
13100 Vercelli (VC)
Zentrale 0161 5961
Fax 0161 596215
giovanni.mazzolotti@comune.vercelli.it
traffic.vigili@comune.vercelli.it
urp.vigili@comune.vercelli.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 Vercelli ZTL - Italy
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 08-10-2012
Type of environmental zone: permanently valid, 00:00-24:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all except electric
Fines: 76 € - 306 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone extends along Corso Libertà (from Via Quintino Sella to Via San Paolo) and Via Gioberti (from Via Gattinara di Zubbiena to Via Galielo Ferraris) and their intersections.
Special features: Loading/unloading of authorised vehicles ≤ 3.5 t permitted 6:30h - 10:30h and 15:30h - 16:30h
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Town of Vercelli
Town Hall Square 5
13100 Vercelli (VC)
Switchboard 0161 5961
Fax 0161 596215
giovanni.mazzolotti@comune.vercelli.it
traffic.vigili@comune.vercelli.it
urp.vigili@comune.vercelli.it
Exemptions: Residents, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Patient transport, Waste collection vehicle, Taxi, Ambulance and Rental car
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?