Low emission zone Bergen

Important!

Bergen has an environmental zone: Bergen

Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Bergen - Norway

Date of entry into effect of the zone: 30-01-2012

Type of environmental zone: Zone of air protection, depending on weather conditions and activated after an early warning stage, if the pollutant values exceed, for example, > 50 µg/m³ for particulate matter. Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Not allowed to drive (temporarily): on even days (e.g. 02.10., 24.11.):
Vehicle type: car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: diesel
Plate number: odd (1,3,5,7,9)

on odd days (e.g. 03.10., 25.11.):
Vehicle type: car, motor home (M1)
Fuel type: diesel
Plate number: even (0,2,4,6,8)

Not allowed to drive (permanently): Information currently unavailable

Fines: 95 €

Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone starts north of Nattland along the E39 highway to Nyhavn.

Special features: Retrofitting permitted : no

Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: postmottak@bergen.kommune.no

Exemptions: Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Patient transport, Police car, Sweeper, Ambulance and Carpools

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.

 

Do I need stickers or registrations?

No. Here you do not need to buy a sticker or apply for registration. You only have to follow the rules of entry.


Our Green-Zones App helps you to avoid penalties.

Unfortunately there are no exact street signs known. Therefore it is difficult to know when you are in the environmental zone.


Our Green-Zones App helps you to avoid penalties.

Good to know...

All current driving bans and further information are available in our Green-Zones App.


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