Pforzheim low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
A low emission zone has applied in Pforzheim in Baden-Württemberg since 2009: anyone driving there needs the green sticker.
One sticker for Pforzheim 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
2009
Federal state
What applies in the Pforzheim low emission zone
“Gold City” – that is what Pforzheim is often called. The fine for driving without a green sticker in Pforzheim is €100 – just as in Markgröningen; the rule has applied for 17 years.
Driving further, you reach the low emission zones in Markgröningen (approx. 28 km), Tamm (approx. 31 km) and Möglingen (approx. 32 km). In Baden-Württemberg there is also a low emission zone in Asperg, Bietigheim-Bissingen and Kornwestheim, among others.
The green sticker is the same throughout Germany – once bought, it is valid in Markgröningen and in every other German low emission zone.
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 Pforzheim
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Pforzheim
Frequently asked questions about Pforzheim
Does the same sticker apply in the Pforzheim low emission zone as in Markgröningen?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Pforzheim low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Markgröningen.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Pforzheim?
Anyone driving in the Pforzheim low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Tamm.
Order a green sticker for Pforzheim
One sticker for Pforzheim, Markgröningen 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).