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Grenoble will expand ZCR

In spring 2019 Grenoble will expand its ZCR (Zone circulation restreinte = Low Emission Zone). Nine surrounding communities will then also ban commercial vehicles without Crit'Air sticker.

Low Emission Zone in Haifa, Israel

Low Emission Zones are not only in Europe, but also elsewhere in the world. Other countries with low emission zones include China, Japan, Iran and now also Israel.

Diesel Ban discussed in German cities

The High Court in Germany has decided that it is legally possible for Diesel Bans to be implemented in Germany.

Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, from Monday 19 Feb

The 8th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Monday 19th February 2018.

More low emission zones announced in France

15 French cities have agreed to have implemented a ZFE (zone à faible emissions = low emission zone) by the end of 2020.

Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, from Monday 5 Feb

The 6th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Sunday 28th January 2018.

Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, from Sun 28th January 2018

The 6th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Sunday 28th January 2018.

No Stuttgart Smog Alarm until at least 8 January 2018

There will be no Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarms during the Christmas and New Year period. The next Smog alarm - if needed - will be 8th January 2018

Barcelona's emergency low emission zone is possible when there is high pollution from Friday 1st December 2017.

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Grenoble will expand ZCR

In spring 2019 Grenoble will expand its ZCR (Zone circulation restreinte = Low Emission Zone). Nine surrounding communities will then also ban commercial vehicles without Crit'Air sticker.

Low Emission Zone in Haifa, Israel

Diesel Ban discussed in German cities

Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, from Monday 19 Feb

The 8th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Monday 19th February 2018.

More low emission zones announced in France

Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, from Monday 5 Feb

The 6th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Sunday 28th January 2018.

Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, from Sun 28th January 2018

The 6th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Sunday 28th January 2018.

No Stuttgart Smog Alarm until at least 8 January 2018

There will be no Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarms during the Christmas and New Year period. The next Smog alarm - if needed - will be 8th January 2018

Brussels low emission zone starts

Barcelona gets an emergency scheme

Barcelona emergency LEZ starts 1.12.17

Barcelona's emergency low emission zone is possible when there is high pollution from Friday 1st December 2017.

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In spring 2019 Grenoble will expand its ZCR (Zone circulation restreinte = Low Emission Zone). Nine surrounding communities will then also ban commercial vehicles without Crit'Air sticker.

The 8th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Monday 19th February 2018.

The 6th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Sunday 28th January 2018.

The 6th Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarm, of winter 2017-2018 is from the morning of Sunday 28th January 2018.

There will be no Stuttgart Feinstaubalarm, Smog Alarms during the Christmas and New Year period. The next Smog alarm - if needed - will be 8th January 2018

Barcelona's emergency low emission zone is possible when there is high pollution from Friday 1st December 2017.

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Using this site

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