Magdeburg low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
A low emission zone has applied in Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt since 2011: anyone driving there needs the green sticker.
One sticker for Magdeburg 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
2011
Federal state
What applies in the Magdeburg low emission zone
“Otto City” – that is what Magdeburg is often called. Magdeburg is the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt and lies on the Elbe. Anyone driving in the Magdeburg low emission zone without a valid sticker pays a €100 fine – just as in Halle (Saale); the rule has applied for 15 years.
The next other low emission zones are in Halle (Saale) (approx. 75 km), Leipzig (approx. 101 km) and Berlin (approx. 129 km).
Which sticker a vehicle registered outside Germany gets for Halle (Saale) 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
More low emission zones near Magdeburg
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Magdeburg
Frequently asked questions about Magdeburg
Does the same sticker apply in the Magdeburg low emission zone as in Halle (Saale)?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Magdeburg low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Halle (Saale).
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Magdeburg?
Anyone driving in the Magdeburg low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Leipzig.
Order a green sticker for Magdeburg
One sticker for Magdeburg, Halle (Saale) 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).