Mönchengladbach low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Since 2013, only vehicles with a green emissions sticker may enter the low emission zone of Mönchengladbach in North Rhine-Westphalia.
One sticker for Mönchengladbach 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
2013
Federal state
Mönchengladbach low emission zone: rules and surrounding area
Mönchengladbach is a city on the Lower Rhine. The fine for driving without a green sticker in Mönchengladbach is €100 – just as in Neuss; the rule has applied for 13 years.
The next other low emission zones are in Neuss (approx. 17 km), Krefeld (approx. 20 km) and Düsseldorf (approx. 24 km). There are other low emission zones in North Rhine-Westphalia, for example in Duisburg, Langenfeld (Rheinland) and Mülheim an der Ruhr.
Checks are carried out without prior notice, in Neuss 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
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Frequently asked questions about Mönchengladbach
Which emissions sticker do I need for Mönchengladbach – and is it also valid in Neuss?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Mönchengladbach low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Neuss.
How high is the fine in the Mönchengladbach low emission zone?
Anyone driving in the Mönchengladbach low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Krefeld.
Order a green sticker for Mönchengladbach
One sticker for Mönchengladbach, Neuss 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).