Munich Considers Expanding Diesel Ban to Euro-5 Vehicles on Key Road
The city council has approved a proposal to extend restrictions on diesel cars, with a final decision expected in early 2025 after further data analysis and public consultation.
- The Munich city council has proposed expanding the diesel vehicle ban to include Euro-5 cars on a stretch of the Landshuter Allee, where nitrogen dioxide levels exceed legal limits.
- The existing ban applies to Euro-4 diesel vehicles and lower across the Mittlerer Ring and city center, but a court ruling mandated stricter measures to improve air quality.
- A final decision on the proposed extension is expected in February or March 2025, following additional data collection and public consultation.
- The council included an opt-out clause, allowing the ban to be reconsidered if current speed limits of 30 km/h prove sufficient to reduce pollution levels.
- Environmental groups have criticized delays in implementing stricter measures, emphasizing the need to prioritize public health over automotive industry interests.
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