Vigo low-emission zones 2026: four zones awaiting the gazette
In July 2026 Vigo approved four low-emission zones with a three-phase timetable. They take effect once published in the provincial gazette.
Vigo ZBE, 17 October 2026
You can drive in
B label
ZBE Centro: you can drive in
Free access, driving and parking with this label.
restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only
ZBE Praza de Portugal: you can drive in
Free access, driving and parking with this label.
restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only
ZBE Calvario: you can drive in
Free access, driving and parking with this label.
restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only
ZBE Bouzas: you can drive in
Free access, driving and parking with this label.
restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only
| Fine for entering without permission | not applicable |
|---|---|
| Road tax (section 95) | €34.08 – €68.16 |
How the answer was reached, step by step
- First registered in June 2012: under the dates published by the DGT, B label.
- ZBE Centro: you can drive in; restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only.
- ZBE Praza de Portugal: you can drive in; restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only.
- ZBE Calvario: you can drive in; restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only.
- ZBE Bouzas: you can drive in; restriction planned in the second phase, each lasting two years from the date the byelaw takes effect (not yet published), with a first year of warnings only.
- IVTM: Vigo's tax byelaw is not included; section 95 of the Local Finance Act sets €34.08 to €68.16 for 11.50 fiscal hp (multiplier 1 to 2).
Estimate based on the byelaws and DGT criteria checked on 15 October 2026. The byelaw in force and, for the label, the DGT number-plate lookup have the final word. How we calculate
Vigo's city council gave final approval to its Low Emission Zones Byelaw on 27 July 2026, after initial approval on 25 May and the rejection of seven objections. It creates four zones: Centro (39 ha), Praza de Portugal (4 ha), Calvario (14 ha) and Bouzas (17 ha). It applies in three two-year phases from the day it comes into force: first vehicles without a label, then B vehicles too and finally C vehicles. The first year of each phase is a soft start: only camera monitoring and information notices to owners. ECO and 0 vehicles are not affected. Registered residents and vehicles registered in a zone, shops and self-employed people with premises inside, blue-badge holders, essential services, historic vehicles and motorbikes (7:00 to 22:00) have a general authorisation. Any vehicle may enter to park in a car park or pay-and-display area inside the zone. The byelaw comes into force once published in full in the Pontevedra provincial gazette.
Checked by Radif Partners · Editorial policy · How we calculate
Four zones, 74 hectares
The byelaw passed by the full council on 27 July 2026 creates four zones: Centro, 39 hectares, Praza de Portugal, 4, Calvario, 14, and Bouzas, 17. Restrictions advance in three two-year phases from the date it takes effect: first unlabelled vehicles, then B labels too, and finally C labels. In the first year of each phase only warning notices are sent.
What does not change
People registered in a zone and vehicles registered there that pay road tax in Vigo are outside the rules, as are their guests, businesses with premises inside and drivers heading for a car park, pay-and-display area or reserved space. Motorbikes and mopeds are exempt from 7 am to 10 pm. The start date depends on full publication in the provincial gazette, which we could not confirm. If you ride a motorbike, see the motorbike guide.
Who can drive into the Vigo ZBE today
ZBE Centro
area inside the perimeter of Cánovas del Castillo, Carral, Victoria, Colón, Urzaiz, Magallanes, Gil, Ronda de Don Bosco, Cachamuiña, Paseo de Granada, Falperra, Pi y Margall, Llorente, Santa Marta, Conde de Torrecedeira, Gaiteiro Ricardo Portela and Avenida de Beiramar (3.7 km). Enforced: every day, at any time. Start date not yet published.
| Label | Out-of-town vehicle | Registered in Vigo | Resident of the zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero emissions label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| ECO label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| C label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| B label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| No label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
ZBE Praza de Portugal
area inside the perimeter of Urzaiz, Lepanto, Alfonso XIII, Uruguay, República Argentina and Cervantes (1.1 km). Enforced: every day, at any time. Start date not yet published.
| Label | Out-of-town vehicle | Registered in Vigo | Resident of the zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero emissions label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| ECO label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| C label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| B label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| No label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
ZBE Calvario
area inside the perimeter of Jenaro de la Fuente, Avenida Martínez Garrido, Palencia, Doctor Carracido, José Antela Conde, Andalucía, San Roque and Gregorio Espino (2 km). Enforced: every day, at any time. Start date not yet published.
| Label | Out-of-town vehicle | Registered in Vigo | Resident of the zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero emissions label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| ECO label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| C label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| B label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| No label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
ZBE Bouzas
area inside the perimeter of Paz Andrade, Eduardo Cabello, Avenida de Beiramar, Simancas, Camilo Veiga, Avenida da Atlántida and Casiano Martínez (2 km). Enforced: every day, at any time. Start date not yet published.
| Label | Out-of-town vehicle | Registered in Vigo | Resident of the zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero emissions label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| ECO label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| C label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| B label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
| No label | You can drive in | You can drive in | You can drive in |
Fine, enforcement and exceptions
- Fine: €200, €100 if paid within 20 calendar days (the byelaw refers to the Traffic Act (serious offence, art. 76.z3); in the first year of each phase only information notices are sent).
- Enforcement: free council access-management app and OCR number-plate cameras.
- people registered in a zone and vehicles registered there paying Vigo road tax, and their guests.
- vehicles of firms and self-employed people with premises inside the zone.
- blue-badge holders, essential public services and historic vehicles.
- motorbikes and mopeds from 7:00 to 22:00; personal mobility vehicles.
- taxis, private-hire cars, coaches, public and emergency services, deliveries and garage-space holders (special authorisation).
- any vehicle going to park in a public or private car park, pay-and-display area or reserved space inside the zone.
- loading and unloading within the hours of the council's delivery byelaw.
- Under review: given final approval by the city council on 27/7/2026; it comes into force once published in full in the Pontevedra provincial gazette (art. 70.2 of the Local Government Act), a date that could not be verified; the permit app must be available within two months of entry into force.
Official sources for this city
- Ordenanza municipal reguladora das zonas de baixas emisións do Concello de Vigo (aprobación inicial 25/5/2026, BOPPO n.º 100 de 28/5/2026; aprobación definitiva por el Pleno el 27/7/2026)
- BOPPO n.º 100 (28/5/2026) · Aprobación inicial ordenanza baixas emisións
- Checked on ; this council site blocks automated reading, the official pages were read through their indexed copies.