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

Palma's low emission zone covers the city centre and currently bars vehicles without a DGT label unless they are authorised. Under the ordinance, B-label vehicles lose free access from 1 January 2027 and C-label vehicles from 1 January 2030. Foreign-registered vehicles must register to obtain an authorisation, and press reports fining began on 1 July 2025.

ZBE enforcedVerified 5 November 20261 zone(s)

Zones in Palma

Palma City Centre Low Emission Zone (Phase I)

From 1 July 2025

ZBE enforced
Legal status
In force
Operational status
Operational
Enforcement
Fines issued
Court status
No known rulings
Data verification
Checked against official source

Restrictions

  • Period 1 (from entry into force): only bicycles, personal mobility vehicles and vehicles with B, C, ECO or 0 labels have free access; vehicles without label need a municipal registry authorisation.Ajuntament de Palma …

    Labels not allowed
    No label
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Motorcycle / moped, Commercial vehicle
    Schedule
    Continuous
    Applies to
    All vehicles of these types
    From
    · Until 31 December 2026
  • Period 2 (from 1 Jan 2027): free access only for C, ECO and 0 labels (plus bicycles/PMVs).Ajuntament de Palma …

    Labels not allowed
    No labelLabel B (yellow)
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Motorcycle / moped, Commercial vehicle
    Schedule
    Continuous
    Applies to
    All vehicles of these types
    From
    From 1 January 2027 · Until 31 December 2029
  • Period 3 (from 1 Jan 2030): free access only for ECO and 0 labels (plus bicycles/PMVs).Ajuntament de Palma …

    Labels not allowed
    No labelLabel B (yellow)Label C (green)
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Motorcycle / moped, Commercial vehicle
    Schedule
    Continuous
    Applies to
    All vehicles of these types
    From
    From 1 January 2030

Foreign-registered vehicles

Registration required

Ordinance Annex 2: vehicles registered outside Spain are not classified under DGT label criteria, so all foreign vehicles meeting the period's environmental requirements must register in the Registry to obtain an authorisation. Period 1 equivalence: cars/light vans petrol from Jan 2000 (Euro 3), diesel from Jan 2006 (Euro 4/5); >8 seats and goods vehicles from 2006; motorcycles Euro 2 from 2003; hybrids/gas/electric. Period 2: petrol from Jan 2006, diesel from Jan 2014 (Euro 6), motorcycles Euro 3/4 from 2007. Period 3: only hybrid/gas/electric categories. The text mentions an authorisation of up to 6 months (wording ambiguous). The ordinance refers to www.mobipalma.mobi for communications; no direct registration URL confirmed.Ajuntament de Palma …

Campervans & motorhomes

Not addressed in the sources checked. Campervans/motorhomes are not given a separate rule in these sources; access depends on the vehicle's DGT label or equivalent proof. Not verified for this vehicle type.

Exemptions

  • • Registry authorisations (Annex 2) for, among others, residents registered at an address inside the ZBE, people with reduced mobility, emergency/public services and other listed categories.Ajuntament de Palma …

Fines

Amount stated by official source: €200

Serious infraction: EUR 200; may increase by 30% for repeat offences within one year (art. 17).Ajuntament de Palma …

Fines & appeals →

Boundary & map

Phase I: Palma city centre (Centre Ciutat); map in Annex 1 of the ordinance.Ajuntament de Palma …

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

Official map

Notes: Ordinance text checked from the municipal Mobipalma PDF (Oct 2024 'definitive' version); exact BOIB publication/entry-into-force date not verified. Start of fining on 1 July 2025 is from press (pmi-fibwi-2025-07).

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Change history

  1. Scheduled: Period 3 (C label loses free access).Ajuntament de Palma …

  2. Scheduled: Period 2 (B label loses free access).Ajuntament de Palma …

  3. Fines begin in the ZBE (press).Fibwi Diario

Frequently asked questions

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

Palma City Centre Low Emission Zone (Phase I): foreign-registered vehicles must be registered before entering. Foreign vehicles do not receive a DGT label.

Which DGT labels are restricted in Palma?

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

Are fines being issued in Palma?

Palma City Centre Low Emission Zone (Phase I): Fines issued. Always check the official source before travelling.

Where can I find the official Palma ZBE information?

Official information is published at https://mobipalma.mobi/. We last verified this page on 5 November 2026.

Sources

  1. Ordenanza ZBE Palma – octubre 2024 (castellano, definitivo)

    Ajuntament de Palma (Mobipalma) · Official · published October 2024 · retrieved 5 November 2026

  2. Palma activa las multas en la Zona de Bajas Emisiones

    Fibwi Diario · Secondary · published 1 July 2025 · 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.