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Maracena Sues Granada Over Low-Emission Zone as October Fines Approach

The filing contests residency-based access rules, citing unanswered objections.

Overview

  • Maracena’s council unanimously approved an administrative lawsuit after saying Granada ignored formal alegaciones and 2,000 collected signatures.
  • The challenge argues the ordinance disadvantages non‑residents, labels it revenue‑oriented, and questions unclear access protocols for work, hospitals and pharmacies.
  • Granada remains set to start issuing penalties to non‑compliant vehicles on 1 October under the current low‑emission rules.
  • Armilla lodged a similar court challenge in July, requesting a metropolitan dialogue to redesign the mobility ordinance.
  • The PSOE in Granada urged suspension of the zone and advanced a concentric, metropolitan plan with stronger public transport and Metro expansion, while Mayor Marifrán Carazo pointed to Maracena’s metro and coordinated buses and encouraged their use.