Amsterdam milieuzone + ZEZ 2026 — Euro 4 diesel, A10 ring, €100 fine
Amsterdam combines classic milieuzone (Euro 4+ diesel since 2008) with zero-emission zone (ZEZ) inside A10 ring since January 2025. 100+ ANPR cameras, €100 fine via RDW.
Amsterdam Umweltzone — key facts at a glance
- In effect since
- 2008
- Operating hours
- 0:00–24:00, 7 dni v tednu
- Required sticker
- Mixed: milieuzone (diesel Euro4+) + ZEZ
- Fine for non-compliance
- €100 · Wet Milieubeheer / WAHV
- Operated by
- Gemeente Amsterdam — Verkeer en Openbare Ruimte ↗ open official portal
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Zone boundary data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Milieuzone rules for Amsterdam — who can enter
Dutch milieuzone in Amsterdam uses license-plate ANPR enforcement: cameras read every plate and check it against the RDW (Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer) database for vehicle type and Euro emission class. Diesel cars need Euro4 or higher to enter. Standard fine for violation: €100 (Wet Milieubeheer / WAHV).
| Vehicle category | Requirement | Access in Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel passenger car | Euro4 or higher (Euro emission class on registration document) | ✓ Allowed if compliant |
| Diesel van / light commercial | Euro4 or higher (or zero-emission in ZEZ-active cities) | ⚠ Restricted in ZEZ cities since 2025 |
| Diesel truck (>3.5 t) | Typically Euro 6 or zero-emission in ZEZ | ✗ Banned in ZEZ cities; Euro 4+ elsewhere |
| Petrol passenger car | No Euro restriction for petrol in most milieuzones | ✓ Always allowed |
| Electric / full hybrid | EVs and hydrogen vehicles always allowed | ✓ Always allowed |
| Motorcycle / scooter | Typically exempt from milieuzone restrictions | ✓ Always allowed |
| Foreign-registered vehicle | Same Euro class rules apply; RDW database checked via cross-border data | ⚠ Subject to ZBE rules — €100 fine cross-border via EU CBE Directive |
Amsterdam combineert een klassieke milieuzone (Euro 4+ diesel personenauto’s sinds 2008, uitgebreid in 2017) met een zero-emissiezone (ZEZ) voor bestelauto’s en vrachtwagens sinds 1 januari 2025. ZEZ-gebied: binnen de A10-ring. Alle nieuwe diesel-bedrijfsvoertuigen moeten emissievrij zijn; bestaande Euro 5+ krijgen overgangsperiode tot 2028.
There is no physical sticker to buy in the Netherlands — access is checked entirely via license-plate ANPR linked to the RDW database. Foreign-registered cars: RDW cross-border data exchange with most EU countries lets the cameras look up your Euro class automatically. If your plate is not in the database, contact RDW or the gemeente to register.
Frequently asked questions about green zones in Germany
Plakette rules, fines, exemptions, foreign-registered cars and the Diesel-Fahrverbot — everything tourists and residents need to know before driving into a German Umweltzone.
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