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

Vitoria-Gasteiz's low emission zone has barred vehicles without a DGT label from the Casco Medieval and part of the Ensanche since 15 September 2025. Fines of €200 (€100 if paid early) have applied since 15 December 2025. Residents may keep using unlabelled vehicles until 15 September 2027, and B-label vehicles are scheduled to be restricted from 2030.

ZBE enforcedVerified 5 November 20261 zone(s)
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Vitoria-Gasteiz Low Emission Zone

From 15 December 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

  • Vehicles without environmental label (diesel before 2006, petrol before 2001) may not enter; B, C, ECO and 0 may circulate. Residents inside the zone may keep using unlabelled vehicles until 15 Sep 2027.Ayuntamiento de Vito…Ayuntamiento de Vito…

    Labels not allowed
    No label
    Vehicle types
    Passenger car, Van, Motorcycle / moped, Commercial vehicle
    Schedule
    At all times
    Applies to
    Specific conditionsResident transitional exemption until 15 Sep 2027; commerce/professional one-year exemptions ended 15 Sep 2026.
    From
    From 15 September 2025

  • Scheduled: B-label vehicles restricted from 1 Jan 2030.Ayuntamiento de Vito…Ayuntamiento de Vito…

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

Foreign-registered vehicles

Not verified

The official pages do not address foreign-registered vehicles; cameras read plates against DGT databases and no sticker is required. Third-party press mentions an exemption for foreign vehicles with equivalent requirements (not verified).Ayuntamiento de Vito…

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

  • • 12 permanent exemptions incl. people with reduced mobility, emergency services and low-income people; requested in person or via e-office.Ayuntamiento de Vito…

Fines

Amount stated by official source: €200

EUR 200, reduced to EUR 100 for early payment; fines from 15 Dec 2025 after a three-month warning period.Ayuntamiento de Vito…Ayuntamiento de Vito…

Fines & appeals →

Boundary & map

Phase 1: Casco Medieval and part of the Ensanche (0.64 km²); from 15 Sep 2027 expands to 0.82 km².Ayuntamiento de Vito…

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

Notes: Definitive approval 21 Mar 2025; in force 15 Sep 2025. Operating hours not stated on the official page.

Vitoria-Gasteiz

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

Change history

  1. One-year transitional exemptions (commerce, professionals) end.Ayuntamiento de Vito…

  2. Fines begin.Ayuntamiento de Vito…

  3. ZBE enters into force with 3-month warning period.Ayuntamiento de Vito…

  4. Ordinance definitively approved.Ayuntamiento de Vito…

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive into Vitoria-Gasteiz with a foreign-registered car?

Vitoria-Gasteiz Low Emission Zone: how foreign vehicles are treated is not verified yet. Foreign vehicles do not receive a DGT label.

Which DGT labels are restricted in Vitoria-Gasteiz?

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 Vitoria-Gasteiz?

Vitoria-Gasteiz Low Emission Zone: Fines issued. Always check the official source before travelling.

Where can I find the official Vitoria-Gasteiz ZBE information?

Official information is published at https://www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/wb021/was/contenidoAction.do?idioma=en&uid=u7627e050_18b933a5b58__2031. We last verified this page on 5 November 2026.

Sources

  1. Zona de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) en Vitoria-Gasteiz

    Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-Gasteiz · Official · retrieved 5 November 2026

  2. Vitoria-Gasteiz aprueba definitivamente la ordenanza que regulará la Zona de Bajas Emisiones

    Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-Gasteiz (notas de prensa) · Official · published 21 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.