Berlin low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
A low emission zone has applied in Berlin since 2008: anyone driving there needs the green sticker.
One sticker for Berlin 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
2008
Federal state
Berlin
What applies in the Berlin low emission zone
Berlin is the capital of Germany. Anyone driving in the Berlin low emission zone without a valid sticker pays a €100 fine – just as in Magdeburg; the rule has applied for 18 years.
The next other low emission zones are in Magdeburg (approx. 129 km), Leipzig (approx. 149 km) and Halle (Saale) (approx. 152 km).
After a change of number plate the vehicle needs a new sticker – also for journeys to Magdeburg.
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 Berlin
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Berlin
Frequently asked questions about Berlin
Does the same sticker apply in the Berlin low emission zone as in Magdeburg?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Berlin low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Magdeburg.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Berlin?
Anyone driving in the Berlin low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Leipzig.
Order a green sticker for Berlin
One sticker for Berlin, Magdeburg 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).