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Irun low-emission zone (ZBE): rules, labels & fines

Irun has no low emission zone in force. The council initially approved its ZBE ordinance on 29 May 2026 and expects definitive approval at the end of 2026, with entry into force in the first half of 2028. Phase 1 would restrict vehicles without a DGT label; from 2030 B-label vehicles would also be restricted. Foreign vehicles would need prior registration.

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Zones in Irun

Irun Low Emission Zone (proposed)

From 29 May 2026

Planned
Legal status
Draft
Operational status
Planned
Enforcement
Not enforced
Court status
No known rulings
Data verification
Checked against official source

Restrictions

  • Phase 1 (planned): vehicles without a DGT environmental label are restricted from the ZBE, subject to the exemptions in the ordinance. Bicycles, personal mobility vehicles and vehicles with 0, ECO, C or B labels may enter freely. The phase runs from entry into force (expected first half of 2028; per the municipal summary, 18 months after the final text is published in the BOG) until 31 December 2029, and starts with an informative period without fines.Ayuntamiento de IrunAyuntamiento de Irun

    Labels not allowed
    No label
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Commercial vehicle, Motorcycle / moped
    Schedule
    At all times
    Applies to
    All vehicles of these typesDraft text. In phase 1 mopeds, motorcycles up to 125 cc, historic vehicles and vehicles of people registered (empadronados) in the ZBE before entry into force are exempt without prior formalities; residents who register later may enter without a label until 31/12/2029.
    From
    · Until 31 December 2029

  • Phase 2 (planned, from 1 January 2030): vehicles without a label and vehicles with the B label are restricted, subject to the exemptions in the ordinance. Bicycles, personal mobility vehicles and vehicles with 0, ECO or C labels may enter freely.Ayuntamiento de IrunAyuntamiento de Irun

    Labels not allowed
    No labelLabel B (yellow)
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Commercial vehicle, Motorcycle / moped
    Schedule
    At all times
    Applies to
    All vehicles of these typesDraft text; exemptions (permanent and temporary) apply to vehicles without a label and with a B label.
    From
    From 1 January 2030

Foreign-registered vehicles

Registration required

Per the municipal FAQ, foreign-plated vehicles must meet the general access rule and all of them must complete a procedure with the city council before their first entry to prove compliance. The web portal for these procedures will be enabled when the ZBE is in operation.Ayuntamiento de Irun

Campervans & motorhomes

Not addressed in the sources checked. Campervans/motorhomes are not given a separate rule; access depends on the vehicle's DGT label (or equivalent proof for foreign vehicles) like any other motor vehicle. Not verified for this vehicle type.

Exemptions

  • • Without prior formalities (phase 1): mopeds; motorcycles up to 125 cc; historic vehicles; residents' vehicles (registered in the ZBE before entry into force, owned and paying Irun vehicle tax at an address in the ZBE); residents of OTA parking zones partly inside the ZBE; vehicles linked to municipal underground parking spaces; vehicles of people with reduced mobility recognised in the Irun vehicle tax.Ayuntamiento de IrunOnda Vasca / Noticia…
  • • With a responsible declaration: residents using renting/leasing/company vehicles; holders of a garage space in the ZBE before the ordinance (max. two plates per space); transport of holders of the European disabled parking card; economic activities and services in the ZBE (professionals, taxis/VTC, school or company transport, driving schools, deliveries, maintenance, health, private security, etc.); access to hotels, repair shops and public rotation car parks. Historic vehicles need a responsible declaration before first entry per the FAQ.Ayuntamiento de IrunAyuntamiento de Irun
  • • One-off access for vehicles that do not meet the general rule: urgent trips (health centres, on-duty pharmacies, urgent repairs), which can be justified up to 48 hours after entry; assistance to registered people with reduced mobility; occasional loading and unloading, among others.Ayuntamiento de Irun

Fines

The municipal FAQ says the (initially approved) ordinance provides fines of up to €200. No fines can be issued until the ordinance is definitively approved, in force and past its informative period. Amount not set because the ordinance is only initially approved and the FAQ gives a maximum ("up to").Ayuntamiento de Irun

Fines & appeals →

Boundary & map

City-centre area of 0.76 km² (municipal page). Press describes it as including Paseo Colón, Avenida Gipuzkoa, part of Avenida de Navarra and Avenida Iparralde from Paseo Colón to the roundabout by the Ertzaintza station. Access will be controlled by number-plate cameras; no sticker is needed.Ayuntamiento de IrunOnda Vasca

Precise boundary geometry is not available in our verified data. Use the official map below.

Notes: The plenary initially approved the ordinance and the ZBE project on 29 May 2026 (BOG 23 June 2026). Public consultation ran from 24/06/2026 to 06/08/2026 and is closed; press reports objections (e.g. from the local PP). The municipal page expects definitive approval at the end of 2026 and entry into force in the first half of 2028. No definitive approval was found as of 2026-11-05. All rules described are from the initially approved text and may change. Schedule (hours/days) not stated in the sources checked.

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More European countries are being added.

Shown on your registration certificate (field V.9) or certificate of conformity.

Change history

  1. Public consultation period closes.Ayuntamiento de Irun

  2. Initial approval published in the BOG; public consultation opens (24/06–06/08/2026).Boletín Oficial de G…Ayuntamiento de Irun

  3. Plenary gives initial approval to the ZBE ordinance and project.Boletín Oficial de G…Onda VascaOrain / EITB

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive into Irun with a foreign-registered car?

Irun Low Emission Zone (proposed): foreign-registered vehicles must be registered before entering. Foreign vehicles do not receive a DGT label.

Which DGT labels are restricted in Irun?

According to our verified data, restrictions affect: No label, Label B (yellow). Exact dates, schedules and vehicle types are listed per zone on this page.

Are fines being issued in Irun?

Irun Low Emission Zone (proposed): Not enforced. Always check the official source before travelling.

Where can I find the official Irun ZBE information?

Official information is published at https://www.irun.org/es/temas/zbe-zona-bajas-emisiones. We last verified this page on 5 November 2026.

Sources

  1. Zona de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) — Información por temas

    Ayuntamiento de Irun · Official · retrieved 5 November 2026

  2. Ayuntamiento de Irun. Anuncio: aprobación inicial de la Ordenanza Municipal relativa a la creación y regulación de la Zona de Bajas Emisiones de Irun

    Boletín Oficial de Gipuzkoa · Official · published 23 June 2026 · retrieved 5 November 2026

  3. Ordenanza municipal relativa a la creación y regulación de la ZBE de Irun – Resumen de exenciones (aprobación inicial)

    Ayuntamiento de Irun · Official · published 2026 · retrieved 5 November 2026

  4. El Pleno de Irun aprueba de manera inicial la entrada en vigor de la Zona de Bajas Emisiones

    Onda Vasca · Secondary · published 29 May 2026 · retrieved 5 November 2026

  5. La Zona de Bajas Emisiones de Irun contempla hasta 30 exenciones

    Onda Vasca / Noticias Taldea Multimedia · Secondary · published 2 June 2026 · retrieved 5 November 2026

  6. Irun's Low Emission Zone will enter into force in spring 2028

    Orain / EITB · Secondary · published 3 June 2026 · retrieved 5 November 2026

This is not live traffic data. Rules can change; always check the official source before travelling. Informational only — not legal advice.