The establishment of LEZs (ZBEs), i.e. low-emission zones, which will come into force in many cases on 1 January, will mean that more than four million cars will be banned from driving in Spain’s main cities, according to figures provided by professional associations of car dealers.
If we take into account other specialised studies, it is estimated that around a third of the vehicles circulating in our cities will not be able to access their city centres. Although there are no concrete figures, it is thought that at least 12 million cars are used in Spanish cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants which, from next year onwards, could introduce LEZs.
According to fleet age statistics, the provincial capitals most affected by these LEZ measures may be Tenerife, with 44% of its fleet, followed by Orense (41%) and León (40%).
In the Spanish capital, the so-called Madrid 360 is a ZBE with a perimeter comprising almost the entire Centro district, which includes the districts of Palacio, Embajadores, Cortes, Justicia, Universidad and Sol. The zone is open to cars with 0 and Eco labels, while those with B or C labels will be allowed access as long as they park in a public car park. But these measures may be toughened from the first of January if Mayor Almeida does not remedy it, as this ban will be extended to the entire limited perimeter inside the M-30, but including this great ring road.
From larazon.es
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