Osnabrück low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Since 2010, only vehicles with a green emissions sticker may enter the low emission zone of Osnabrück in Lower Saxony.
One sticker for Osnabrück 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
2010
Federal state
Osnabrück low emission zone: rules and surrounding area
Osnabrück is also known as “City of Peace”. In 1648, the Peace of Westphalia was proclaimed in Osnabrück. Without a sticker you face a fine of €100 in Osnabrück – just as in Münster; the rule has applied for 16 years.
The sticker also applies around Osnabrück: for example in Münster (approx. 46 km), Dortmund (approx. 94 km) and Recklinghausen (approx. 94 km).
Checks are carried out without prior notice, in Münster 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 Osnabrück
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Frequently asked questions about Osnabrück
Which emissions sticker do I need for Osnabrück – and is it also valid in Münster?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Osnabrück low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Münster.
How high is the fine in the Osnabrück low emission zone?
Anyone driving in the Osnabrück low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Dortmund.
Order a green sticker for Osnabrück
One sticker for Osnabrück, Münster 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).