Emissions badges mandatory 2023 - Page 3

This topic is simply advising people of upcoming changes; it is neither good nor bad, positive nor negative, it simply “is what it is” and serves to keep everyone abreast of changes in the law(s) in Spain regarding ZBE’s - better this than find out the hard way at the wrong end of a multa.

But seek and ye shall find.  If it’s positive, warm and fluffy you want, here’s a topic I posted a couple of days ago : New Subsidies / assistance in Spain for 2023 - it highlights a government actually working for the people and not their own benefit.

Unless you live here, of course, much of this won’t be of benefit to you - but there are one or two things that will.

It's also worth noting that although many towns and cities with a population greater than 50,000 many like Almeria are not enforcing the Low Emissions Zones at least until the end of 2023, the government requires them to detail the boundaries of them but they then have a year to enforce...

Yes - I believe it’s only 13% of eligible cities have signed up to enforce this from 1/1/23

Also, Cartagena has declined to define a ZBE as its centre is pedestrianized and they have no need of a ZBE.

Am not a city person but I can see there reason , a little different to our Arga Khan in London .

But if I did want to visit a city think would drive to outskirts and get a bus in much much easier .

Like we say here you go to a country you try to take on board thier culture and thier laws .

Crumbs that sounded sensible for me .

I hope all that read this and are of positive feelings have a wonderful exciting and very healthy 2023

The Coreos Web site has had these badges/stickers flagged as sold out for the past three days, demand is clearly high so will have to be patient...

Further information with respect to foreign registered vehicles in the new low emission zones.

N332 & CAR REGISTRATIONS SPAIN 🇪🇸 🇬🇧

- 🟡🔵🟢 Emissions Stickers for Foreign Vehicles

Since we published last week's article about the new ZBE low emissions zones that are being rolled out in cities across Spain, we have received dozens of enquiries asking about how foreign vehicles will be affected. Here we answer those questions.

🚫 Can a foreign vehicle obtain a New Environmental Sticker?

No, a foreign vehicle cannot obtain a new environmental sticker, but some may still be able to drive their vehicle in one of the new low emissions zones…

🚘 Which foreign vehicles can drive in one of the new Low Emissions Zones?

If your vehicle already has an emissions sticker issued in it’s country of current registration then it may be able to be used in the new ZBE low emission zones, but you will need to check the corresponding Spanish emissions category for your vehicle. 

🇪🇺 Which countries are accepted automatically?

EU countries whose emissions stickers are automatically accepted are Austria, Denmark, France and Germany, but again it’s necessary to look for the corresponding Spanish emissions sticker to match it up to. Please check out our infographic sticker guide to see the corresponding category for your vehicle:

https://www.car-registrations-spain.com/docs/emission-sticker-guide.jpg

🇬🇧 What about UK Vehicles?

At the time of writing, UK vehicles aren’t automatically accepted into ZBE, low emissions zones and will likely have to register within the municipality where they need to be used. The only current example of this is Barcelona whereby the owner of a foreign vehicle can register to use their vehicle. More info here:

https://zberegistre.ambmobilitat.cat/en/VehiclesEstrangers

🇪🇸 Taking Your Spanish Vehicle Abroad

If you plan on driving to another EU country with your Spanish registered vehicle, you should bear in mind that there are currently no reciprocal agreements with Spain whereby Spanish emissions stickers automatically permit you to drive in low emissions zones in other EU countries, so it’s best to check on the country’s specific rules before you set off.

🗓️ Latest Information

The new ZBE low emissions zones are fairly new to Spain and are being rolled out in larger cities and municipalities over the course of 2023. The rules are implemented by each municipality, under the broad framework of the DGT, so there is no one size fits all legislation. Consequently we recommend that you check in advance with any municipality that you are thinking of visiting. We will of course publish relevant updates as often as we can

Hi. Do you know if this is in operation in Almeria yet? We're thinking of a day trip there and I havent noticed a sticker on our hire car. Thanks.

No, definitely not in operation in Almeria yet and as yet only 16 cities have signed up I think and only Madrid and Barcelona have implemented it.  Still a hell of a lot of cars around without emissions stickers

Brilliant, thanks for getting back to me.😊