Frankfurt am Main low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
A low emission zone has applied in Frankfurt am Main in Hesse since 2008: anyone driving there needs the green sticker.
One sticker for Frankfurt am Main 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
What applies in the Frankfurt am Main low emission zone
“Main Metropolis” – that is what Frankfurt am Main is often called. Frankfurt am Main is an international financial centre. The fine for driving without a green sticker in Frankfurt am Main is €100 – just as in Offenbach am Main; the rule has applied for 18 years.
Driving further, you reach the low emission zones in Offenbach am Main (approx. 7 km), Darmstadt (approx. 27 km) and Wiesbaden (approx. 32 km). In Hesse there is also a low emission zone in Limburg an der Lahn and Marburg, among others.
After a change of number plate the vehicle needs a new sticker – also for journeys to Offenbach am Main.
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 Frankfurt am Main
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Frankfurt am Main
Frequently asked questions about Frankfurt am Main
Does the same sticker apply in the Frankfurt am Main low emission zone as in Offenbach am Main?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Frankfurt am Main low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Offenbach am Main.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Frankfurt am Main?
Anyone driving in the Frankfurt am Main low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Darmstadt.
Order a green sticker for Frankfurt am Main
One sticker for Frankfurt am Main, 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).