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4mo ago

Delays and Limited Enforcement Mark Spain’s Low-Emission Zone Rollouts

Terrassa’s ZBE is active but lacks sanctions, Sabadell’s implementation is delayed, and Vigo postpones its launch to late 2025.

Uno de los carteles de la Ronda de Dalt que anuncian la entrada en la ZBE de Barcelona
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El PP critica la «confusión» creada por los «vaivenes» de Caballero

Overview

  • Terrassa activated its low-emission zone (ZBE) on May 1, 2025, but enforcement of sanctions is on hold until the regional vehicle authorizations registry is operational.
  • Sabadell’s ZBE, originally scheduled to begin on May 1, remains unimplemented due to the same administrative delay with the registry.
  • Vigo has postponed the launch of its ZBE to the fourth quarter of 2025, despite having completed all necessary technical installations by December 2024.
  • State public transport funding for municipalities, including €1.9 million for Terrassa and €1.6 million for Sabadell, depends on the activation of sanction regimes under the omnibus decree.
  • Political opposition in Vigo criticizes Mayor Abel Caballero for a lack of transparency and public clarity about the revised ZBE timeline and its potential impact on residents.