Lower Saxony
Hannover: low-emission zone lifted
You do not need a green emissions sticker in Hannover. The low-emission zone was lifted on 22 February 2024.
Zone abolished on 2024-02-22
Check other cities on your routeOlder maps may still show Hannover’s former zone. Osnabrück, also in Lower Saxony, still has an active low-emission zone.
Which vehicles do the rules apply to?
We check your registration documents to see whether your vehicle qualifies for a green sticker. Your vehicle must also meet any local entry requirements.
| Vehicle | Sticker | Entry conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | Green sticker | Display a green sticker on the windscreen. |
| Vans | Green sticker | Display a green sticker on the windscreen. |
| Lorries | Green sticker | Display a green sticker on the windscreen. |
| Motorhomes | Green sticker | Display a green sticker on the windscreen. |
| Buses and coaches | Green sticker | Display a green sticker on the windscreen. |
| Electric vehicles / hybrids | Green sticker | Display a green sticker or a blue E sticker on the windscreen. |
| Motorcycles / mopedsTwo- and three-wheeled motor vehicles | Not required | Exempt under Annex 3 to the 35th BImSchV. |
Frequently asked questions
Does this also apply to foreign-registered cars?
Yes. You do not need a green emissions sticker in Hannover. The low-emission zone was lifted on 22 February 2024.
Could I need a sticker elsewhere on my trip?
Older maps may still show Hannover’s former zone. Osnabrück, also in Lower Saxony, still has an active low-emission zone.
Other cities in the same federal state
Related cities and guides
← All cities and the low-emission zone map
Sources and updates
Information last checked: .
Aktualizováno
Based on the UBA zone register, the relevant local authority’s guidance and the legislation linked below. Local details follow the source package checked on 25 October 2026; key national rules and zone status were checked again on 28 October 2026.