Köln low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Anyone driving to Köln in North Rhine-Westphalia should have the green sticker on the windscreen: the low emission zone has existed since 2008.
One sticker for Köln 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 drivers in Köln should know
Köln bears the nickname “Rhine Metropolis”. Anyone driving in the Köln low emission zone without a valid sticker pays a €100 fine – just as in Langenfeld (Rheinland); the rule has applied for 18 years.
Driving further, you reach the low emission zones in Langenfeld (Rheinland) (approx. 18 km), Overath (approx. 23 km) and Bonn (approx. 24 km). There are other low emission zones in North Rhine-Westphalia, for example in Remscheid, Düsseldorf and Neuss.
Vehicles with a foreign registration also need a sticker in Langenfeld (Rheinland).
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 Köln
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Köln
Frequently asked questions about Köln
Which emissions sticker do I need for Köln – and is it also valid in Langenfeld (Rheinland)?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Köln low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Langenfeld (Rheinland).
How high is the fine in the Köln low emission zone?
Anyone driving in the Köln low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Overath.
Order a green sticker for Köln
One sticker for Köln, Langenfeld (Rheinland) 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).