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Low emission zone; application for an exemption from the driving ban
In Bavaria, there are green environmental zones in the cities of Augsburg and Regensburg as well as an extended green environmental zone in Munich. The requirements for the granting of an exemption are regulated differently in the cities mentioned.
Forms
Forms
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Antrag für eine Ausnahmegenehmigung zum Befahren der Umweltzone der Landeshauptstadt München
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Antrag auf Erteilung einer Ausnahmegenehmigung zum Befahren der Umweltzone der Stadt Augsburg
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Antrag auf Erteilung zum Befahren der Umweltzone von Regensburg
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
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Procedure details
Description
The exemption permit must be applied for at the responsible cities with low emission zones (Munich, Augsburg and Regensburg) (see "Forms"). Under "Further links" you will find detailed information on the requirements and necessary documents when applying for an exemption.
The exemption permit is valid for a maximum of one year. An extension or reissue is possible under certain conditions.
The exemption permit is only valid for the low emission zone of the city in which it was applied for.
Violations of the environmental zone regulations are punishable by a fine of 100 euros (plus fees).
Requirements
The requirements for an exemption vary depending on the city; for more information, please refer to the linked information of the respective city.
Required documents
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The required documents and information can be found in the linked application forms of the respective city
Proceedings
You must apply for the exemption permit from the competent authority.
Fees
The exact fees can be found on the websites of the cities of Munich, Augsburg and Regensburg (see "Further links").
Deadlines
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Legal bases
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§ 47 Gesetz zum Schutz vor schädlichen Umwelteinwirkungen durch Luftverunreinigungen, Geräusche, Erschütterungen und ähnliche Vorgänge (Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz - BImSchG)Luftreinhaltepläne, Pläne für kurzfristig zu ergreifende Maßnahmen, Landesverordnungen
Related issues
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Clean air plans; preparation
If immission limit values for air pollutants are exceeded, clean air plans must be drawn up with suitable measures to permanently reduce air pollution.
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Environmental badge; purchase
Only vehicles that meet certain minimum requirements in terms of pollutant emissions are allowed to drive in the designated environmental zones. To prove this, the vehicle must have a corresponding environmental badge, also known as a fine dust badge.
Status: 18.12.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz
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