Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Groningen ZEZ - Netherlands
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2017
Type of environmental zone: Permanently valid, 12:00 (midday) - 05:00 h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently):
Only for commercial vehicles
Vehicle type: vans (N1), trucks (N2), heavy trucks (N3)
Fuel type: all
Fines: 200 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The driving ban applied to the city centre of Groningen. Strategically important roads are closed in such a way that neither driving nor passing through the zone is possibile.
Special features: Between 5 am and 12 pm, any vehicle may enter the zone irrespective of fuel and Euro standard.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions:
Municipality of Groningen
P.O. Box 30026
9700 RM Groningen
Exemptions: Vintage car older than 40 years, Residents (registration/application necessary), Fire brigade (registration/application necessary), Sweeper (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Police car (registration/application necessary) and Security company (registration/application necessary)
Name of the environmental zone: Environmental zone Groningen ZTL - Netherlands
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 01-01-2017
Type of environmental zone: Permanently valid, 00:00 - 24:00 h
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): Information currently unavailable
Not allowed to drive (permanently):
Vehicle class: all
Fuel type: all
Euro standard: all
Fines: 200 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The driving ban affects the pedestrian zone in the city center of Groningen.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions:
Municipality of Groningen
P.O. Box 30026
9700 RM Groningen
Exemptions: Residents (registration/application necessary), Fire brigade (registration/application necessary), Patient transport (registration/application necessary), Police car (registration/application necessary) and Ambulance
ZEZ stands for "Zero Emission Zone", which in German means "Null-Emissions-Zone". A ZEZ is a specific area in a city or region where only zero-emission vehicles are allowed. This means that only electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, and other alternative-powered vehicles that emit no pollutants are allowed in these zones.
The introduction of ZEZs is part of an effort to improve air quality in cities and regions and reduce the impact of air pollution on residents' health. By restricting access to these zones by vehicles with high emissions, air quality is improved.
Some cities and regions have already begun implementing ZEZs, while others have planned to do so in the near future. Examples of cities that have planned ZEZs include London, Madrid, and Paris.
It should be noted that the introduction of ZEZs not only improves air quality, but also helps to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is also a way to support the transportation transition by encouraging the use of electric vehicles and other zero-emission vehicles.
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.
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.
All current driving bans and further information are available in our Green-Zones App.
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