Remscheid low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Remscheid in North Rhine-Westphalia has had a low emission zone since 2013 – entry without a green sticker is not permitted.
One sticker for Remscheid 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
Driving to Remscheid
Many people know Remscheid by its nickname “Tool City”. Remscheid lies in the Bergisches Land. Anyone driving in the Remscheid low emission zone without a valid sticker pays a €100 fine – just as in Wuppertal; the rule has applied for 13 years.
The next other low emission zones are in Wuppertal (approx. 9 km), Langenfeld (Rheinland) (approx. 19 km) and Hagen (approx. 28 km). In North Rhine-Westphalia there is also a low emission zone in Overath, Düsseldorf and Köln, among others.
After a change of number plate the vehicle needs a new sticker – also for journeys to Wuppertal.
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 Remscheid
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Remscheid
Frequently asked questions about Remscheid
Does the same sticker apply in the Remscheid low emission zone as in Wuppertal?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Remscheid low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Wuppertal.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Remscheid?
Anyone driving in the Remscheid low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Langenfeld (Rheinland).
Order a green sticker for Remscheid
One sticker for Remscheid, Wuppertal 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).