Low emission zones: In case of smog driving ban in Geneva 🎥
BACKGROUND Since January 15, 2020, only vehicles with a Stick'AIR sticker may be used in the city of Geneva and parts of the municipalities of Carouge, Cologny, Lancy and Vernier in the event of smog. Reason: If ozone and particulate matter levels are too high, certain vehicles, including bikes, will no longer be allowed to drive in the city of Geneva. This means that even Euro3 vehicles [...]
Reason: If ozone and particulate matter levels are too high, certain vehicles, including bikes, are no longer allowed to drive in the city of Geneva. This means that even Euro3 vehicles may no longer be used.
Transition period until March 31, 2020
The Geneva government is thus taking a measure that is a first in Switzerland. There is a transitional period until March 31, 2020.
The stickers have the colors green, purple, yellow, orange, red or gray, depending on the exhaust emission values. Important: The measure also applies to non-Cantonal and foreign vehicles!
Fines up to 500 francs threaten
The Geneva "Stick'AIR" sticker is available for five francs, must be affixed to the inside of the windshield in a clearly visible position and remains valid until the end of the vehicle's life. Failure to comply will result in a fine of 500 francs.
Since December, the "Stick'AIR" can be ordered at the Geneva Motor Vehicle Inspection. Other points of sale will be communicated by the Canton of Geneva. You will find all further information HERE.
Important information from experts
To create clarity for all parties, the portal for the Swiss biker scene, moto.ch, held a panel discussion with important representatives of the motorcycle scene. They include Roger Uhr from the Swiss Automobile and Motorcycle Association SAM, Bernard Niquille from IG Motorrad Schweiz, Peter Sommer from 2radschweiz and National Councilor Walter Wobmann.
What it's all about and what you should expect, you will learn with all the details in the video.
Experts explained at the discussion, with moto.ch, what the new regulation means.
Text: Michael Kutschke
