Gelsenkirchen low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Gelsenkirchen is part of the Ruhr area low emission zone, which has existed in its current form since 2012 – only vehicles with a green sticker may enter it.
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Required sticker
Green (emission group 4)
Fine without a sticker
100 €
Shared zone
Ruhr area
Federal state
Driving to Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is the home of FC Schalke 04. The fine for driving without a green sticker in Gelsenkirchen is €100 – just as in Herne.
Together with Herne, Essen, Gladbeck, Herten and other towns, Gelsenkirchen forms one continuous low emission zone; Herne is only approx. 8 km away.
Driving further, you reach the low emission zones in Dinslaken (approx. 25 km), Wuppertal (approx. 29 km) and Hagen (approx. 31 km). In North Rhine-Westphalia there is also a low emission zone in Remscheid, Düsseldorf and Krefeld, among others.
Which sticker a vehicle registered outside Germany gets for Herne 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
Ruhr area low emission zone
These places belong to the same low emission zone as Gelsenkirchen:
More low emission zones near Gelsenkirchen
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Gelsenkirchen
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Frequently asked questions about Gelsenkirchen
Does the same sticker apply in the Gelsenkirchen low emission zone as in Herne?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Gelsenkirchen low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Herne.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Gelsenkirchen?
Anyone driving in the Gelsenkirchen low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Dinslaken.
Does the low emission zone also apply in the towns neighbouring Gelsenkirchen?
Yes, the Ruhr area low emission zone also covers Herne, Essen, Gladbeck, Herten and Bochum, among others.
Order a green sticker for Gelsenkirchen
One sticker for Gelsenkirchen, Herne 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).