Overview
- Restrictions on higher-emission vehicles began January 1 across Oviedo’s inner ring, covering the historic Oviedo Antiguo district.
- Shopkeepers say transporters may face fleet upgrades or new permits, with deliveries likely split into smaller batches to comply.
- Employees who drive from outside the center report difficulty using the exemptions app and some are leaving cars parked to avoid fines.
- Anecdotes include service providers needing permits for older vans, with the process described as burdensome and time-consuming.
- Some owners question the zone’s boundaries and fear customers could shift to shopping centers, while others caution it is too soon to judge overall impact.