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DGT car sticker: Why you need one even if it is not ‘technically required’
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The sticker shambles The Great Re-labelling Saga
Back in 2016, the DGT decided all cars needed a label to show how ‘eco-friendly’ they were. You can also read about it here It did not measure actual emissions but grouped cars based solely on the year of registration. Since then, the DGT has been forced to relabel certain products because of this flawed system. VehiclesBut only if you apply and pay for it! This is the usual paperwork and citizens are blamed for administrative errors.
The €200 mistake: Drive label-free and pay the price
In the modern world, these stickers are essential to driving in cities that have low emission zones (ZBE). In places like Madrid, failing to display the right sticker can mean a €200 fine – unless, of course, you’re driving a historic car, which gets a free pass.
DGT stickers have never been made despite chaos Officially It is mandatory in all countries. It passed the responsibility to local councils and let them decide whether or not to enforce it. In cities like Madrid they enforce it. You can also find out more about have.
Madrid’s ‘must-have’ rule: No sticker? That’ll be €100
The Spanish capital It was quick to make All vehicles must have the sticker. Why? The idea is that it helps officers quickly identify the car’s emissions category. In reality, though, isn’t that just another headache for motorists to deal with?
If you’re caught driving in Madrid without one, expect a €100 fine, even if your car is perfectly roadworthy. And Madrid is far from alone – dozens of cities across Spain have followed suit, making the sticker a de facto requirement.
Better safe than sorry: Get your sticker for just €5
What do you think? You can also find out more about the following: compulsory? Technically, no – but in practice, it might as well be. If You are planning If you want to drive in a major Spanish city, the best option is to get the DGT sticker.
What’s the good news? You can grab one for just €5 at tobacconists, post offices, or online. The price is small You can pay To avoid expensive fines and an encounter with Spain’s often confusing traffic laws.
So, stick it or risk it – the choice is yours!
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