Overview
- 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.