Düsseldorf low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia has had a low emission zone since 2009 – entry without a green sticker is not permitted.
One sticker for Düsseldorf 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
2009
Federal state
Driving to Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. The fine for driving without a green sticker in Düsseldorf is €100 – just as in Neuss; the rule has applied for 17 years.
The next other low emission zones are in Neuss (approx. 7 km), Krefeld (approx. 18 km) and Langenfeld (Rheinland) (approx. 19 km). In North Rhine-Westphalia there is also a low emission zone in Duisburg, Mönchengladbach and Mülheim an der Ruhr, among others.
The green sticker is the same throughout Germany – once bought, it is valid in Neuss and in every other German low emission zone.
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 Düsseldorf
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Frequently asked questions about Düsseldorf
Does the same sticker apply in the Düsseldorf low emission zone as in Neuss?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Düsseldorf low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Neuss.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Düsseldorf?
Anyone driving in the Düsseldorf low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Krefeld.
Order a green sticker for Düsseldorf
One sticker for Düsseldorf, Neuss 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).