Wuppertal low emission zone –
€100 fine without a green sticker.
Wuppertal in North Rhine-Westphalia has had a low emission zone since 2009 – entry without a green sticker is not permitted.
One sticker for Wuppertal 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
Driving to Wuppertal
Many people know Wuppertal by its nickname “City of the Suspension Railway”. Anyone driving in the Wuppertal low emission zone without a valid sticker pays a €100 fine – just as in Remscheid; the rule has applied for 17 years.
The next other low emission zones are in Remscheid (approx. 9 km), Langenfeld (Rheinland) (approx. 22 km) and Essen (approx. 24 km). In North Rhine-Westphalia there is also a low emission zone in Hagen, Bochum and Düsseldorf, among others.
The green sticker is the same throughout Germany – once bought, it is valid in Remscheid 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
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Frequently asked questions about Wuppertal
Does the same sticker apply in the Wuppertal low emission zone as in Remscheid?
Only vehicles with a green sticker (emission group 4) may drive in the Wuppertal low emission zone – the same sticker also applies in Remscheid.
How much does driving without a sticker cost in Wuppertal?
Anyone driving in the Wuppertal low emission zone without a valid green sticker can expect a €100 fine, as in Langenfeld (Rheinland).
Order a green sticker for Wuppertal
One sticker for Wuppertal, 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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*Exceptions include motorcycles and certain special-purpose and classic vehicles (Annex 3 of the 35. BImSchV).