Name of the environmental zone: Environmental Zone Sevilla ZPA - Spain
Date of entry into effect of the zone: 21-09-2018
Type of environmental zone: LEZ environmental zone, depending on weather conditions, where driving bans and traffic restrictions are activated following the announcement of an early warning stage.
Not allowed to drive (temporarily): If the city council officially declares an air pollution phase, then depending on the stage of an air pollution protocol, a speed limit and its driveways can be determined first. In further prohibition stages, only vehicles that have a Distintivo Ambiental may enter the environmental zone.
Not allowed to drive (permanently): Information currently unavailable
Fines: 90 €
Area/extension of the environmental zone: The environmental zone consists of the following 6 areas: Zona Oeste, Zona Sur, Zona Norte, Zona Centro, Zona Este, Zone Centro Este.
Contact of the environmental zone and exceptions: Information currently unavailable
Exemptions: Excavator, Disabled vehicle, Fire brigade, Military, Mobile cranes, Police car, Removal van, Sweeper, Public bus, Waste collection vehicle and Ambulance
All current driving bans and further information are available in our Green-Zones App.
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