Thessaloniki LEZ 2026 — €100 Fine, Spot Checks Active
Low Emission Zone · Greece · Planned — not yet in force
Source: official source · Verified: 2026-07-24
To enter Thessaloniki's LEZ (Low Emission Zone), your vehicle needs to meet local emission standards. Sticker requirement: Compliance check. Fine for non-compliance: EUR 100. Operating: Weekdays.
Thessaloniki Low Emission Zone Map
Interactive map of the zone location — zoom in to see the streets around the marker, and confirm the exact boundary signs on arrival.
Requirements
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This zone is not in force — no vehicle check applies
Our record publishes Thessaloniki as an ACTIVE car LEZ (diesel Euro 4 / petrol Euro 3, active since 2024, weekday hours). This is not supported. Multiple LEZ references (urbanaccessregulations.eu, mirrored by Alan Rogers) state: "Athens and
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Exemptions
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Yes — Thessaloniki’s LEZ (Low Emission Zone) is active since 2024. Vehicles need to meet at least Euro 3 (petrol) / Euro 4 (diesel) standards. Sticker requirement: Compliance check (N/A). Fine for entering without compliance: EUR 100.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Zone | LEZ (Low Emission Zone) |
| Active since | 2024 |
| Sticker | Compliance check |
| Sticker cost | N/A |
| Fine | EUR 100 |
| Operating | Weekdays |
| Enforcement | Spot checks |
| Petrol minimum | Euro 3 |
| Diesel minimum | Euro 4 |
Can your car enter Thessaloniki lez?
Enter your vehicle's fuel + Euro class → instant verdict for Thessaloniki lez (LEZ). Fine if wrong: Not applicable - this zone is not in force.
Thessaloniki LEZ — Overview
The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Thessaloniki, Greece has been active since 2024. This zone restricts vehicles that do not meet minimum emission standards.
Who Can Enter?
- Petrol vehicles: must meet at least Euro 3 standard
- Diesel vehicles: must meet at least Euro 4 standard
- Electric vehicles: always allowed (exempt)
Sticker & Registration
You need: Compliance check. Cost: N/A.
Enforcement
Spot checks. Operating hours: Weekdays.
Fine for Non-Compliance
Driving in the LEZ without meeting the requirements will result in a fine of EUR 100.
Exemptions
The following vehicles are typically exempt:
- EVs
- Emergency vehicles
- Diplomatic vehicles
Before You Drive Into Thessaloniki
- Check your vehicle’s Euro emission standard (on V5 / registration document).
- Check Thessaloniki’s municipal portal for current rules.
- Confirm operating hours — some zones have weekend/night exceptions.
- Plan parking outside the zone if your vehicle does not comply (P+R is usually well-signed).
Recent changes to this page
- Page created — LEZ active since 2024, fine EUR 100.
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