Hagen low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Anyone driving to Hagen in North Rhine-Westphalia should have the green sticker on the windscreen: the low emission zone has existed since 2012.
One sticker for Hagen 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
2012
Federal state
What drivers in Hagen should know
Hagen bears the nickname “Gateway to the Sauerland”. Anyone driving in the Hagen low emission zone without a valid sticker pays a €100 fine – just as in Dortmund; the rule has applied for 14 years.
The next other low emission zones are in Dortmund (approx. 16 km), Bochum (approx. 21 km) and Castrop-Rauxel (approx. 24 km). There are other low emission zones in North Rhine-Westphalia, for example in Wuppertal, Herne and Remscheid.
Checks are carried out without prior notice, in Dortmund just as anywhere else; the sticker must be clearly legible on the inside of the windscreen.
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 Hagen
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Hagen
Frequently asked questions about Hagen
Which emissions sticker do I need for Hagen – and is it also valid in Dortmund?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Hagen low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Dortmund.
How high is the fine in the Hagen low emission zone?
Anyone driving in the Hagen low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Bochum.
Order a green sticker for Hagen
One sticker for Hagen, Dortmund 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).