Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Granada ZTL Centro - Spain
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 13-03-2014
Type of environmental zone: Mon-Fri 8:00 - 14:00 + 16:00 - 20:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fines: 100€-500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone includes the historic center of Granada.
Special features: Video surveillance; permits required; loading/unloading: daily 8:00 - 11:00 + 15:00 - 18:00
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions:
Granada City Hall
Plaza del Carmen
18071 Granada
Phone: 958 539 697
E-mail: accesos@granada.org
Exemptions: Fire brigade, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Public bus, Taxi, Hearse, Ambulance and Rental car
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Granada ZTL Realejo - Spain
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 13-03-2014
Type of environmental zone: daily 7:30 - 22:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fines: 100€-500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone includes the historic center of Granada.
Special features: Video surveillance; permits required; loading/unloading: daily 8:00 - 11:00 + 15:00 - 18:00
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions:
Granada City Hall
Plaza del Carmen
18071 Granada
Phone: 958 539 697
E-mail: accesos@granada.org
Exemptions: Fire brigade, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Public bus, Taxi, Hearse, Ambulance and Rental car
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Granada ZTL Recogidas - Spain
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 13-03-2014
Type of environmental zone: daily 7:30 - 22:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fines: 100€-500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone includes the historic center of Granada.
Special features: Video surveillance; permits required; loading/unloading: daily 8:00 - 11:00 + 15:00 - 18:00
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions:
Granada City Hall
Plaza del Carmen
18071 Granada
Phone: 958 539 697
E-mail: accesos@granada.org
Exemptions: Fire brigade, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Public bus, Taxi, Hearse, Ambulance and Rental car
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Granada ZTL Albaicín - Spain
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 13-03-2014
Type of environmental zone: Mon-Thu 11:00 - 14:00 + 20:00 - 12:00 + Fri-Sun 0:00 - 7:00 + 11:00 - 14:00 + 20:00 - 12:00
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Vehicle class: all
Fines: 100€-500€
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The zone includes the historic center of Granada.
Special features: Video surveillance; permits required; loading/unloading: daily 8:00 - 11:00 + 15:00 - 18:00
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions:
Granada City Hall
Plaza del Carmen
18071 Granada
Phone: 958 539 697
E-mail: accesos@granada.org
Exemptions: Fire brigade, Police car, Residents (registration/application necessary), Disabled vehicle (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Public bus, Taxi, Hearse, Ambulance and Rental car
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.
To enter the low emission zone, each vehicle concerned needs either a registration (foreigners) or a Distintivo-Ambiental (Spanish vehicles). Otherwise, a fine of 200 euros to 1800 euros must be expected.
The ZBE zones (Zona Baixes Emissions), are fixed zones that can be identified by traffic signs. They are designed to reduce air pollution in Spanish cities quickly and permanently.
A permanent ZBE zone is a zone in which permanent and fixed traffic restrictions apply, such as speed limits and other restrictions, and in which entry is regulated by a system of stickers. Furthermore, in the course of the next few years, stickers may be gradually removed from the system, so that vehicles with these stickers will no longer be able to enter the zones.
The beginning and end of the environmental zones are marked with signs. This shows a red circle as a prohibition sign with the remark Zona Baixes Emissions" (low emission zone). In addition, there is also a reference to the Distintivo-Ambiental stickers and which entrances are allowed.
In our Green Zones App we have a detailed map of each low emission zone. So you can easily see the boundaries and avoid penalties.
Spain has a total of 7 different environmental zones. These differ in ZBE zones, ZEZ zones and ZPA zones: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valladolid, Valencia.
In our Green Zones App we have gathered together all the low emission zones in Europe and presented them clearly.
All current driving bans and further information are available in our Green-Zones App.
Air pollution is a serious problem that endangers the health of millions of people in the European Union. According to a new study by the European Environment Agency, almost 240,000 Europeans die every year as a result of particulate matter, ozone and nitrogen dioxide in the air. These alarming figures show that air quality in Europe is far from the levels recommended by the World Health Organization.
The planned introduction of new driving bans for diesel cars with Euro 5 engines and petrol cars with Euro 2 engines has been postponed until January 2027. Thousands of vehicles would have been affected by the original plans. The postponement met with opposition from the green parties Ecolo, Groen and Défi, while the majority of parliament supported the postponement.
The introduction of low emission zones is a hotly debated topic in Sweden, especially the introduction of low emission zone 3, which excludes certain vehicles from certain parts of the city. In Gothenburg and Stockholm, political decision-makers have different views on how this low emission zone should be implemented. While Stockholm wants to include all vehicles in the low emission zone, Gothenburg has decided to exclude buses from this regulation.
The city of The Hague in the Netherlands has made a far-reaching decision: From January 1, 2025, all advertising for conventional combustion engine cars will be banned. This is intended to promote the switch to more environmentally friendly alternatives and set an example for climate protection.
Emmanuel Cuet, a craftsman from Lyon, is facing major challenges and frustrations. His anger increased when he recently received a fine for non-compliance with the ZFE. This penalty is particularly hard for him, as he already has to deal with many difficulties in his profession. As a carpenter and locksmith at Ateliers Charignon in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, he feels unfairly treated and feels that the measures are too quick and insufficient.
BMW Board Member for Production Milan Nedeljkovic recently suggested that electric cars should be given preferential treatment in road traffic in order to boost demand. This idea has attracted both supporters and critics. While some see it as a necessary step towards promoting electromobility, others warn of possible negative effects on traffic and the equal treatment of all road users.
Fireworks are an integral part of many celebrations and are loved by people all over the world. However, a new study from New York has revealed alarming findings about fireworks and particulate pollution that could cast a shadow over the festivities.
Salzburg is about to experience a revolution in public transportation - the introduction of hydrogen buses as part of the ZEMoS project. The Salzburg Transport Association and Salzburg AG are investigating the efficiency of battery-electric and fuel cell-electric technologies in order to find the best solution for emission-free mobility.
The introduction of new low emission zones in the Netherlands is causing discussion and uncertainty among drivers. Next year, 15 new low emission zones will be introduced, but they will initially only apply to commercial vehicles. This means that car drivers do not have to fear any restrictions when entering these zones.
Particulate matter pollution in London has fallen by 22 percent since the introduction of the controversial low emission zone. The measures to improve air quality have led to a significant reduction in pollutant emissions. People are breathing cleaner air and there are fewer polluting vehicles on the roads.
