Solingen is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
There is no low emission zone in Solingen. You do not need an emissions sticker in Solingen 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 Solingen
no low emission zone
Nearest low emission zone
Remscheid, approx. 9 km
Fine in Remscheid
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
Travelling from Solingen
Solingen bears the nickname “City of Blades”. Solingen lies in the Bergisches Land. The nearest existing low emission zone is in Remscheid, around 9 km away – driving there without a green sticker costs a €100 fine.
The sticker requirement also applies in Langenfeld (Rheinland) (approx. 11 km), Wuppertal (approx. 12 km) and Düsseldorf (approx. 22 km). In North Rhine-Westphalia there is a low emission zone in Remscheid, Langenfeld (Rheinland), Wuppertal and Düsseldorf, for example. There is no low emission zone in nearby Leverkusen (approx. 14 km) and Bergisch Gladbach (approx. 20 km).
The green sticker is the same throughout Germany – once bought, it is valid in Remscheid and in every other German low emission zone.
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 Solingen
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Solingen
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Frequently asked questions about Solingen
Is there a low emission zone in Solingen?
No – there is no low emission zone in Solingen, so no sticker is required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Remscheid.
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Solingen?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Remscheid, about 9 km away; there are others in Langenfeld (Rheinland), Wuppertal and Düsseldorf – you need the green sticker there.
One green sticker for all German low emission zones
One sticker for Remscheid 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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