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The first thing that must be taken into account is that the extent of the

ZBE

and the vehicles on which it will impact may vary from one population to another, since their development is their power.

What is a LEZ and what is it intended to do?

It is an area where

the entry, circulation and parking

of certain vehicles is limited in order to reduce pollution and improve air quality, according to a plan of objectives -linked to the requirements of the WHO- that will be reviewed every four years.

These restrictions can cover the entire day and days, or apply at intervals.

or contemplate exceptions, for example, for labor issues.

Can there be several LEZs?

Yes, and they can be

concentric

-with increasing demands- or be separated from each other.

In addition, they can also be linked to protected environments such as

schools and hospitals

.

The one in

Barcelona

, ​​for example, encompasses the capital and four neighboring towns and is almost 100 square km in length.

How can I know that I am entering a LEZ?

Their accesses must be identified with the same sign that shows the

labels of the vehicles

that are authorized or excluded.

The idea is that, in the future and through the digital Traffic platform, this information will be available in the mobile or car browsers

What vehicles will be able to circulate or park in one of these areas?

The Royal Decree of December establishes that

the access of Zero emission vehicles will be prioritized and the prohibitions start in those that do not have a

DGT

badge

, or with an A label, in the slang.

They would be, in the populations affected by the norm, up to four million vehicles.

However,

more severe

restrictions can be introduced, such as in Central

Madrid where

Eco and Cero vehicles

benefit

.

Those declared historical, with more than 30 years, will be able to access sporadically.

How do I know what tag my car has?

Do I have to wear it visible?

It is enough to enter the registration on the DGT website to know the first thing.

In principle,

Traffic

does not require it to be visible, but there are cities that do require it.

The

label

costs five euros and can be purchased at the Post Office.

How will access to LEZs be controlled?

The system that is already used in the cities that have them implemented are

license plate readers , placed at the entrances and connected to

the DGT label

database

.

However, the Sustainable Mobility Law also opens the door to reinforcing the role of

ZBEs

with the establishment of

urban tolls

, which will have a cost similar to that of a public car park.

What is the fine that will be imposed?

In principle, each City Council is free to set this amount.

But the logical thing is that everyone opts for the

200-euro

one, which was introduced specifically for these episodes in the reform of the Traffic Law in force since March of last year.

With prompt payment, which means giving up a possible resource, it would stay at 100 euros.

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