Fines apply
Santander low-emission zone
Santander's low-emission zone has been issuing fines since February 28, 2026. Cars from elsewhere no label cannot enter or only with conditions.
Can my car enter?
| Sticker | Cars from elsewhere |
|---|---|
| Zero emissions | Can enter |
| ECO | Can enter |
| C (green) | Can enter |
| B (yellow) | Can enter |
| No sticker | Cannot enter |
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How it works in Santander
- Zone
- Ensanche central (entre Paseo de Pereda, Calvo Sotelo, Calle del Sol, Santa Lucía, Lealtad y Casimiro Sainz)
- Hours
- Lunes a viernes laborables de 8:00 a 19:00
- Fine
- 200 €
- Fines from
- February 28, 2026
- Conditions and exceptions
- Están exentos residentes y trabajadores del área, titulares de garaje, PMR, motos, taxis, transporte escolar y público, emergencias y vehículos históricos.
- What's coming
- No hay calendario aprobado para restringir las etiquetas B o C.
Review notes
La ordenanza entró en vigor el 1-1-2026 con dos meses de información; las sanciones empezaron el 28-02-2026 según RACE. No se ha consultado la web municipal ni se han encontrado datos de multas impuestas. Una noticia de Okdiario sobre la prohibición de la etiqueta B en Cantabria desde mayo de 2026 no se ha podido confirmar y no coincide con las reglas de Santander.
Official source · checked on October 16, 2026 · Rules change often: before you go, confirm on the council's website.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can a car with no sticker enter Santander's low-emission zone?+
A car with no sticker from elsewhere cannot enter the Santander zone; if it does, the fine is 200 €.
And one with the yellow B sticker?+
A car with the B (yellow) sticker can enter Santander freely.
How much is the fine for entering Santander's low-emission zone?+
200 €. It's a serious offence under the Traffic Act: no points are deducted and paying early usually halves it.
What are the hours of Santander's low-emission zone?+
Lunes a viernes laborables de 8:00 a 19:00
What changes are coming in Santander?+
No hay calendario aprobado para restringir las etiquetas B o C.