Since 2016, the DGT has implemented the environmental labels to classify vehicles depending on their emission levels. These stickers come in four different types depending on the type of vehicle: ZERO, ECO, C and B. Finally, there are vehicles that may not even have a label given their longevity.
Most of the cities and towns in our country They have an obligation to establish a low emission zone (ZBE) paying special attention to the circulation of these vehicles. This is the case of Madrid, which from this July will impose different fines depending on the type of vignette and whether you have it or not. That is why we are going to teach you How to Tell If Your Car Should Have a Sticker Right From Your iPhone.
What fines can you get and when do restrictions come into effect in Madrid?
In the case of Madrid, there will be two phases: the first has already begun and the second will take place in 2025. All will affect cars that do not have an environmental label
From July 1, 2024
- Cars without environmental label and not registered in the city before January 1, 2022, they will not be able to circulate on the streets of Madrid.
- The fine will be between 90 and 200 dollars, depending on whether you drive beyond the M-30 or in the center.
As of January 1, 2025
- No car without an ecological sticker will be allowed to circulate on the streets of Madrid. whether you are registered or not.
- The fine will vary between 90 and 200 dollars, depending on the area in which it is entered.
Check with your iPhone the label that corresponds to your car
As you have seen, the environmental label This is the key to access Madrid or not. Generally, cars that are not entitled to a sticker are around 20 years old. However, on the Madrid City Council website you can enter the license plate to find out which label
If you find that your car is eligible for an environmental label, but you don’t physically have a sticker, you can ask for it in a post office physically or online or on other DGT collaborating sites. If, on the other hand, your car is no longer entitled to an environmental label, you will no longer be able to drive in Madrid, and surely, in many other municipalities in USA.
Depending on your tag, you will be able to access more or fewer sites
Assuming you have an environmental label, you can drive on most streets in Madrid. However, there is a special area which corresponds to the center, which has some restrictions.
- The vehicles of the people registered in the Centre district They will be able to move around freely inside, regardless of the label they have.
- Vehicles with a distinctive environmental character ZERO emissions will be able to drive and park in the SER zone without time restrictions in the central area and in the Plaza Elíptica.
- Vehicles with a distinctive environmental character ECO will be able to enter and circulate freely throughout the center and Plaza Elíptica, in addition to parking in the SER zone for a maximum of 2 hours.
- Vehicles with a distinctive environmental character B or C will only be able to access the center o Elliptical Square Yes, they park in a public parking lot or private garage: shopping center, hotel, etc.
- Carsthe environmental label will not be able to access in the center or the entire municipality of Madrid.
Within the framework of this regulation There are exceptions for self-employed workers and traders. which are detailed in more detail on the Madrid City Council website. In short, you must have an environmental label, whether you have a new car or an older one. Without it, you will not be able to drive through Madrid even if you are transiting to another destination in USA.
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