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Denmark Environmental Zones

What about environmental zones in Denmark, and in which cities do you need an environmental sticker (miljømærke)? Below it is explained in detail!

Environmental zones

In Denmark there are environmental zones in Aalborg, Aarhus, Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and Odense.
For the time being, the restrictive measures only apply to vans and heavy vehicles running on diesel.
Enter the vehicle registration number at mz.miljoezoner.dk/en/lookup/step1 to check whether registration is necessary and possible.
The following diesel vehicles must be pre-registered at mz.miljoezoner.dk/en/create/step1 to be allowed to drive in the environmental zones:
Vans, not older than 1 January 2012, with a maximum permitted mass of not more than 3500 kg. Until July 1, 2022, vans, not older than January 1, 2007, can be registered. For more information, see miljoezoner.dk/en/vans-in-low-emission-zones-in-denmark.
Heavy vehicles (trucks and buses), not older than 1 January 2015, with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3500 kg. A bus is considered a heavy vehicle with more than 9 seats including the driver’s seat; this also applies to large motorhomes with more than 9 seats including the driver’s seat. For more information, see miljoezoner.dk/en/lorries-and-buses-in-low-emission-zones-in-denmark.
The registration has replaced the environmental badge (miljømærke).
Diesel vehicles older than those mentioned above are not allowed in the environmental zones. If these diesel vehicles are fitted with a particulate filter installed at a later date, they are eligible for registration.
Diesel vehicles, older than thirty years, with a foreign registration number, are allowed and are exempt from registration.
In July 2025, the rules for vans will be tightened.
There are plans to apply the measures to passenger cars as well.
For more information, see miljoezoner.dk and eng.mst.dk/air-noise-waste/air/reducing-traffic-emissions/danish-low-emission-zones.