Darmstadt low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Darmstadt in Hesse has had a low emission zone since 2015 – entry without a green sticker is not permitted.
One sticker for Darmstadt 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
2015
Federal state
Driving to Darmstadt
Many people know Darmstadt by its nickname “City of Science”. Darmstadt is home to the Technische Universität Darmstadt. Without a sticker you face a fine of €100 in Darmstadt – just as in Offenbach am Main; the rule has applied for 11 years.
The sticker also applies around Darmstadt: for example in Offenbach am Main (approx. 26 km), Frankfurt am Main (approx. 27 km) and Wiesbaden (approx. 38 km). In Hesse there is also a low emission zone in Limburg an der Lahn and Marburg, among others.
Which sticker a vehicle registered outside Germany gets for Offenbach am Main 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
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Frequently asked questions about Darmstadt
Does the same sticker apply in the Darmstadt low emission zone as in Offenbach am Main?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Darmstadt low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Offenbach am Main.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Darmstadt?
Anyone driving in the Darmstadt low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Frankfurt am Main.
Order a green sticker for Darmstadt
One sticker for Darmstadt, Offenbach am Main 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).