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
The Low Emission Zone in Thessaloniki has not started operating yet, so there is no fine today. Penalty levels are usually only fixed when the scheme launches. We track this page against the responsible authority, so if that changes the requirement and the penalty will appear here.
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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