{"id":154686,"date":"2025-07-10T09:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ciudad-real-will-establish-the-only-low-emission-zone-zbe-in-spain-that-allows-cars-without-a-dgt-label\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T09:20:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:20:50","slug":"ciudad-real-will-establish-the-only-low-emission-zone-zbe-in-spain-that-allows-cars-without-a-dgt-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/ciudad-real-will-establish-the-only-low-emission-zone-zbe-in-spain-that-allows-cars-without-a-dgt-label\/","title":{"rendered":"Ciudad Real will establish the only low-emission zone (ZBE) in Spain that allows cars without a DGT label."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Classism<\/strong> is a term frequently heard in discussions regarding low emissions zones (ZBE) established in Spain, which are now mandatory for municipalities with more than 50,000 residents as of 2023. This initiative aims to improve air quality but has raised numerous concerns and criticism, particularly in cities like Ciudad Real, which seem eager to capitalize on this new legislation.<\/p>\n

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60,000 euros<\/strong>. “It is not just a zone for the affluent, where only those who can afford a car costing 60,000 euros\u2014a price tag typical for electric vehicles\u2014are allowed access,” stated Francisco Ca\u00f1izares, the mayor of Ciudad Real, when speaking to The Ciudad Real Tribune<\/em><\/a>. This statement sums up one of the most significant criticisms against low emissions zones: the perception that they cater primarily to wealthy individuals who can afford newer, more environmentally friendly vehicles.<\/p>\n

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Many residents who live in the city center do not plan to switch their vehicles for greener models, which raises a crucial question: what measures will be taken to accommodate this segment of the population? Mayor Ca\u00f1izares emphasizes the need to look for solutions that benefit all citizens, not just the affluent.<\/p>\n

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The Quita y Pon Zbe<\/strong>. What Ciudad Real aims to establish is a ZBE where all types of cars are welcome, thereby avoiding discrimination based on vehicle emissions. This setup allows older vehicles\u2014like a 1998 diesel car\u2014to traverse these areas. Essentially, this makes it a more inclusive zone in terms of vehicle access. <\/p>\n

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The ZBE will extend to all the central areas of Ciudad Real, designated as the Area for Environmental Pollution Episodes (Zeca)<\/a>. Restrictions will only be implemented when pollution levels rise significantly. Interestingly, even vehicles without an emissions label can gain entry, provided they are registered in the municipal vehicle registry and have the necessary authorizations from residents within the Zeca.<\/p>\n

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Who stays out?<\/strong> Hardly anyone, according to Mayor Ca\u00f1izares. He acknowledges that the only vehicles explicitly excluded from these zones during pollution spikes are those registered outside the municipality and lacking a valid label. These restrictions are only expected to apply for one or two days each year, making the overall impact on vehicle access negligible.<\/p>\n

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Is it legal?<\/strong> Yes, the establishment of a ZBE is legally recognized. The obligation to create such zones emerged with some ambiguities. The primary requirement is to ensure improvement in air quality<\/a>, but municipalities are not mandated to impose specific restrictions on vehicles.<\/p>\n

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In Ciudad Real, officials argue that by pedestrianizing certain streets in what they refer to as the Healthy Real Ciudad Zone (ZCRS)<\/a>, they can achieve a 40% reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and a 10% decrease in carbon dioxide (CO2) levels by 2030. This approach aligns with guidelines issued to municipalities on how to set up low emissions zones.<\/p>\n

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However, the obligation<\/a> to establish a ZBE was introduced without penalties for municipalities that choose not to comply. This has led many towns to resist implementing these changes, as they can be unpopular among voters, thus resulting in cases like Ciudad Real where the initiative may have limited effects on residents.<\/p>\n

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Not the only one<\/strong>. Ciudad Real is not alone in implementing a low emissions zone with minimal restrictions. For example, Bilbao’s ZBE occupies just two square kilometers, yet vehicles carrying a DGT B label circulate freely without significant limitations, as long as they park in designated areas rather than on the street. Similarly, Seville has limited its ZBE to the island of La Cartuja, making its implications on the city center considerably less impactful.<\/p>\n

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In summary, while Ciudad Real plans to conform with new legislative requirements regarding low emissions zones, the practical implementation suggests a lenient approach that raises questions about the effectiveness of these measures. The city aims to make its streets cleaner without imposing strict limitations on mobility, echoing a broader trend found in other Spanish municipalities that show varying levels of commitment to genuine environmental reform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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