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So then... we're going to Germany and Austria next month. We'll be using Autobahn to get across from Rotterdam to the Bavarian Alps and betond and will not be going into any large cities. Do we need an Umwelt sticker?
I've read several conflicting statements on what you really need.
Seems like the appropriate place but as an FYI - as of August 1st 2023 you can now buy the Swiss Vignette as an 'e-vignette', using ANPR bascially, means you dont need to stop at the services in Germany and stick one to your windscreen.
If you stick to autobahn, then no, should not need a German Umwelt sticker.
Depends on the route you were planning to drive (I think the A81 from Heilbron to Stuttgart is a rare bit of autobahn that might need one, but A8 is fine). 99% of the time, the autobahn is outside of the low emisssions zone. Also Ulm is OK if you do A8/A7, but not OK to do the shortcut between then on B10 (which is where the satnag will tell you to go, if you're going that way).
https://maps.adac.de/verkehr/umweltzonen shows the zones
Yep, several to and from the Alpes at Easter, nothing came of it..
Is there a risk you could get pulled over if driving in the same country in the future and it shows outstanding fines?
Is there a risk you could get pulled over if driving in the same country in the future and it shows outstanding fines
I’d be amazed, unless you’ve done something really bad.
Having recently driven the length of France, I’m firmly in the stick to the speed limits camp. It’s just easier over a long distance and much better on fuel. 80mph on a duel carriageway feels plenty quick enough. The progress possible even sticking mostly to 70mph, for better economy is way better than here.