Rostock is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
There is no low emission zone in Rostock. You do not need an emissions sticker in Rostock itself. However, anyone driving into another German low emission zone still needs a green sticker – otherwise they face a €100 fine.
One sticker for all German low emission zones. Buy emissions sticker
In Rostock
no low emission zone
Nearest low emission zone
Berlin, approx. 195 km
Fine in Berlin
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
Travelling from Rostock
Rostock bears the nickname “Hanseatic City”. Rostock is the largest city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and lies on the Baltic Sea. Anyone driving from Rostock to Berlin (approx. 195 km) needs the green sticker there, otherwise a €100 fine is due.
The next other low emission zones: Magdeburg (approx. 222 km), Bremen (approx. 245 km) and Halle (Saale) (approx. 290 km). In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania there is currently no low emission zone – the nearest ones are in neighbouring federal states.
After a change of number plate the vehicle needs a new sticker – also for journeys to Berlin.
Why the sticker still belongs in your car
- The green sticker is valid in all German low emission zones – buy once, drive in everywhere.
- Checks in low emission zones take place without prior notice – including vehicles from other cities and from abroad.
- Ordered online, delivered by post – no appointment and no visit to a garage.
- 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).
Low emission zones near Rostock
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Rostock
Frequently asked questions about Rostock
Is there a low emission zone in Rostock?
No – there is no low emission zone in Rostock, so no sticker is required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Berlin.
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Rostock?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Berlin, about 195 km away; there are others in Magdeburg, Bremen and Halle (Saale) – you need the green sticker there.
One green sticker for all German low emission zones
One sticker for Berlin 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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