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

San Sebastián's low emission zone (about 1.2 km²) operates 24 hours a day, every day. In phase 1 (2025–2027), vehicles without a DGT label need authorisation, and from 2028 B-label vehicles are restricted too. All foreign-registered vehicles must request prior authorisation, and the fine is €200.

ZBE enforcedVerified 5 November 20261 zone(s)
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San Sebastián Low Emission Zone

From 14 March 2025

ZBE enforced
Legal status
In force
Operational status
Operational
Enforcement
Fines issued
Court status
Challenged in court
Data verification
Checked against official source

Restrictions

  • Phase 1 (2025–2027): vehicles without a DGT label have no free access and need an authorisation; CERO, ECO, C and B have free access.Ayuntamiento de Dono…Ayuntamiento de Dono…

    Labels not allowed
    No label
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Motorcycle / moped, Commercial vehicle
    Schedule
    Mon–Sun, 24 hours
    Applies to
    All vehicles of these types
    From
    From January 2025 · Until 31 December 2027

  • Phase 2 (from 2028): B label restricted; unlabelled vehicles not authorised except residents over 70.Ayuntamiento de Dono…Ayuntamiento de Dono…

    Labels not allowed
    No labelLabel B (yellow)
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Motorcycle / moped, Commercial vehicle
    Schedule
    Mon–Sun, 24 hours
    Applies to
    All vehicles of these types
    From
    From 1 January 2028

Foreign-registered vehicles

Registration required

All foreign-plated vehicles must request prior authorisation. Phase 1 requirements: motorcycles/mopeds registered after 01-07-2004; petrol and diesel cars/vans after 01-01-2006; trucks/buses petrol after 01-10-2001, diesel after 01-10-2006. Phase 2: motorcycles after 01-01-2007; cars/vans petrol after 01-01-2006, diesel after 01-01-2014; trucks/buses petrol after 01-10-2009, diesel after 01-10-2014. Hybrid, gas and electric vehicles also need authorisation (any date). Authorisation valid until end of phase 1 (2027); no notification unless data missing or requirements unmet.Donostia / San Sebas…

Official registration

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

  • • Free access without authorisation: bicycles/PMVs; CERO, ECO, C and B labels (B until phase 2); DGT-historic vehicles; residents registered in the ZBE whose DGT address is in the ZBE (in phase 2 unlabelled only if resident over 70); non-residents under OTA exceptional regimes (reduced mobility, economic activity); taxis/VTC (no unlabelled in phase 2).Ayuntamiento de Dono…
  • • Other vehicles can apply for authorisation before entering; urgent cases within 48 hours afterwards.Ayuntamiento de Dono…

Fines

Amount stated by official source: €200

EUR 200 (serious infraction), +30% for repeat offences within a year.Donostia / San Sebas…Ayuntamiento de Dono…

Fines & appeals →

Boundary & map

About 1.2 km² of the city's busiest traffic area.Ayuntamiento de Dono…

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

Notes: Sanctions from 14 Mar 2025 and ordinance publication in BOG 13 Dec 2024 are from press/search results (dss-donostitik-2025). RACVN and Liberum filed appeals before the TSJPV in March 2025 (press); no ruling found.

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

Change history

  1. Fines begin (press).Donostitik

  2. RACVN and Liberum appeal the ZBE before the TSJPV (press).Noticias de Gipuzkoa

  3. ZBE enters into force (phase 1).Ayuntamiento de Dono…

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive into San Sebastián with a foreign-registered car?

San Sebastián Low Emission Zone: foreign-registered vehicles must be registered before entering. Foreign vehicles do not receive a DGT label.

Which DGT labels are restricted in San Sebastián?

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 San Sebastián?

San Sebastián Low Emission Zone: Fines issued. Always check the official source before travelling.

Where can I find the official San Sebastián ZBE information?

Official information is published at https://www.donostia.eus/es/movilidad/zona-bajas-emisiones. We last verified this page on 5 November 2026.

Sources

  1. Authorization for Foreign-Registered Vehicles – Low Emission Zone

    Donostia / San Sebastián City Council · Official · retrieved 5 November 2026

  2. Preguntas frecuentes sobre la Zona de Bajas Emisiones

    Ayuntamiento de Donostia / San Sebastián · Official · retrieved 5 November 2026

  3. Vehículos afectados (ZBE)

    Ayuntamiento de Donostia / San Sebastián · Official · retrieved 5 November 2026

  4. Multas de 200 euros a partir del viernes 14 para vehículos que no respeten la Zona de Bajas Emisiones

    Donostitik · Secondary · published March 2025 · retrieved 5 November 2026

  5. El RACVN y la asociación Liberum recurren ante el TSJPV la Zona de Bajas Emisiones de Donostia

    Noticias de Gipuzkoa · Secondary · published 12 March 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.