Aachen low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Aachen in North Rhine-Westphalia has had a low emission zone since 2016 – entry without a green sticker is not permitted.
One sticker for Aachen and all other German low emission zones. Buy emissions sticker
Required sticker
Green (emission group 4)
Fine without a sticker
100 €
Low emission zone since
2016
Federal state
Driving to Aachen
Many people know Aachen by its nickname “Imperial City”. Aachen Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fine for driving without a green sticker in Aachen is €100 – just as in Eschweiler; the rule has applied for 10 years.
The sticker also applies around Aachen: for example in Eschweiler (approx. 14 km), Mönchengladbach (approx. 52 km) and Neuss (approx. 64 km). In North Rhine-Westphalia there is also a low emission zone in Köln, Düsseldorf and Langenfeld (Rheinland), among others.
Which sticker a vehicle registered outside Germany gets for Eschweiler depends on the date of first registration.
Important notes
- Only the green sticker (emission group 4) is allowed
- Valid for all vehicle types*
- 24/7 checks by the police
- Vehicle registered outside Germany? You get the sticker with the vehicle registration document issued in your country – what matters is the number plate, date of first registration and vehicle identification number (VIN).
- €100 fine for violations
More low emission zones near Aachen
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Aachen
Frequently asked questions about Aachen
Does the same sticker apply in the Aachen low emission zone as in Eschweiler?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Aachen low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Eschweiler.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Aachen?
Anyone driving in the Aachen low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Mönchengladbach.
Order a green sticker for Aachen
One sticker for Aachen, Eschweiler and all other German low emission zones.
Shipped within 24 hours once all details are complete, delivery in Germany usually 1–3 working days.
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*Exceptions include motorcycles and certain special-purpose and classic vehicles (Annex 3 of the 35. BImSchV).