Rhineland-Palatinate
Mainz: low-emission zone lifted
You do not need a green emissions sticker in Mainz. The low-emission zone was lifted on 1 October 2025.
Zone abolished on 2025-10-01
Check other cities on your routeWiesbaden, across the Rhine, still has an active zone. Older joint maps of Mainz and Wiesbaden no longer show the current position in both cities.
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 Mainz. The low-emission zone was lifted on 1 October 2025.
Could I need a sticker elsewhere on my trip?
Wiesbaden, across the Rhine, still has an active zone. Older joint maps of Mainz and Wiesbaden no longer show the current position in both cities.
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.