Overview
- The low‑emission zone will begin operating on January 1 under Spain’s Climate Change law affecting municipalities over 50,000 residents.
- City officials say the sanctioning system will not activate until one to two months after the zone goes live, prioritizing an educational approach.
- The Security Department will offer an adaptation period to help drivers, especially owners of vehicles without environmental labels, adjust to the rules.
- Restrictions focus on diesel vehicles registered before 2006 and gasoline vehicles registered before January 1, 2001, which officials characterize as a minimal share of the fleet.
- Most vehicles may enter the area when headed to public car parks such as La Escandalera, and the city has opened a dedicated office to inform residents.