Low-Emission Zone Nice (France)

Nice (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur):
The deployment of the ZFE-m (Low Emission Zone) in Nice is scheduled in 3 phases. From January 2022, the dirtiest lorries and buses are banned. In 2023, private cars will be included, starting with a ban on Crit'Air 5 vehicles. This year, the ban on lorries and buses will also be extended to include Crit'Air 4 vehicles. Next year, in the final stage, all Crit'Air 4 vehicles will be banned along with category 3, 4 and 5 for lorries and buses. These measures are in force 24 hours a day.

Who is allowed to enter?

Low-Emission Zone

• ZFE-m, Zone à Faibles Emissions
• only vehicles with emission sticker

24H

every day

Crit'Air 0 (car)

• Electric or Hydrogen

Crit'Air 1 (car)

• Petrol only EURO-5 or 6

Crit'Air 2 (car)

• Diesel EURO-5 or 6, Petrol EURO-4

Crit'Air 3 (car)

• Diesel EURO-4, Petrol EURO-2 or 3

Crit'Air 4 (car)

• Diesel EURO-3, Petrol EURO-2

Oldtimers (30+ years)

• Cars with 'Carte Grise de Collection' or equivalent registration

Campers & Motorhomes

• Crit'Air based on the weight category

notes:

• all vehicles entering the LEZ need to have a visible sticker
• german emission stickers (feinstaubplakette) are not recognized
• parking fees may be differentiated depending on the impact of vehicles on air pollution
• the penalty vary between 68-135€ (depending on the vehicle category)
• Attention: For light commercial vehicles and vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, stricter driving bans apply in some cases.
• last update of the LEZ regulation: 01.01.2023
• last site update: 16.06.2023

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Official links:

• Low Emission Zone - official information (fr)www.nicecotedazur.org
• About Crit’Air regulations in France (fr)www.ecologique-solidaire.gouv.fr
• Buy the Crit’Air sticker (en)www.certificat-air.gouv.fr
• German vs. french emission sticker (de)www.cec-zev.eu
• Parking in Nice (fr) www.nicecotedazur.org