Mallorca takes first step towards banning non-resident vehicles
The first traffic load study in Mallorca, presented in October 2024 by the island’s institution, reflects an ‘alarming’ increase in traffic on the island in recent years: in 2023, a total of 324,623 vehicles entered Mallorca with drivers, 108% more than in 2017. In addition, 55,000 more vehicles arrived as cargo (without drivers), bringing the total figure to 379,623.
Traffic and parking has become complicated during the summer months in Soller
Traffic and parking has become complicated during the summer months in Soller.
No hire cars in the centre of Soller, council gets tough
Only registered vehicles in the centre of Soller.
Traffic in Palma, Mallorca
The Avenidas form a perimeter for the zone.
Palma Town Hall changes its mind about low emission zone fines. Or does it?
It is not certain if the grace period for not issuing fines will be for the whole of 2025.
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Palma fails pollution limits set by the EU
Calls for more “effective” Low Emission Zones (LEZs).
ZBE, Palma Mallorca Low Emission Zone
The ZBE covers the historic centre of the city.
Palma's Low Emission Zone now in force
2025 will be a test period, so no fines will be issued.
More time has been granted for drivers to know the new rules and regulations.
More time has been granted for drivers to know the new rules and regulations.
Palma will not fine for the Low Emission Zone in 2025
The council had initially reported that there would be a three-month moratorium, but has finally decided to extend it to the whole year in order to carry out “an information campaign” so that citizens are clear about the rules.
Mallorca braced for Low Emission Zone
From 1 January 2025, cars without a sticker or with an A label (petrol cars registered before 2001 and diesel cars before 2006) will not be allowed to circulate in the ZBE.
Traffic is going to be gradually reduced in the centre of Palma.
Traffic is going to be gradually reduced in the centre of Palma.
Palma to have Low Emission Zone
From 2030, only ECO or zero-emission vehicles will be able to circulate inside the Avenidas.
Badges for Low Emission Zone, Palma Mallorca
The traffic directorate has four badges for different types of vehicle.
Palma Low Emission Zone scheduled to operate from the start of 2025
The LEZ applies to an area in the centre of Palma. (There is a map with this report.)
Call for limits on the number of hire cars in the Balearics
Podemos are to urge island councils to comply with national law on climate change.
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Comment
Soller in the spotlight: Donkeys, parking dramas, and shuttle bus dreams
Soller has hit the UK headlines this past week.
Shirley Roberts14/03/2025 14:44