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Italian diesel vehicle circulation restrictions

Overview

Starting October 1, 2026, several northern Italian regions will implement driving restrictions to combat air pollution in the Padan Basin, specifically targeting Euro 5 diesel vehicles registered between 2011 and August 2015.

In Lombardy, the most stringent measures will apply to M1 category diesel vehicles in urban areas of cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants, such as Milan, Brescia, Monza, and Bergamo. These bans will occur on weekdays between 7:30 and 19:30, with no seasonal suspensions. Restrictions are expected to expand to light commercial vehicles in 2027. To mitigate impact, the region utilizes the MoVe-In system, allowing drivers to use restricted vehicles if they install a black box and adhere to an annual mileage limit.

Regional implementation strategies vary. Veneto is planning a seasonal approach, with restrictions active from October to April. While Emilia-Romagna originally planned seasonal restrictions for municipalities with more than 30,000 residents, the regional government is now expected to formalize a decision to scrap the planned ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles. This reversal follows significant pushback from citizens and labor unions, such as Cisl Emilia Centrale, who argued that the financial burden of replacing vehicles would be too heavy for families. Instead of the ban, the administration led by Michele de Pascale is expected to propose alternatives such as strengthening public transport, promoting biofuels, and implementing green mobility incentives.

Piedmont has avoided total bans by implementing compensatory measures, including 14 million euros in incentives for biofuels.

Entities

Emilia-Romagna · Lombardy · Lombardia · Milan · Veneto

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Emilia-Romagna to scrap Euro 5 diesel driving ban

    Emilia-Romagna is set to cancel a planned October 1 ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles in large cities, opting for alternative environmental measures instead of driving restrictions.

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Northern Italy to implement Euro 5 diesel driving bans in October 2026

    From October 1, 2026, Euro 5 diesel vehicle restrictions will hit Northern Italy. Lombardy faces strict year-round bans in major cities, while Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Piemonte pursue varied alternatives.

  3. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy to restrict Euro 5 diesel vehicles in major cities from 2026

    Italy will implement new diesel restrictions starting October 1, 2026, banning Euro 5 vehicles in several major cities across Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna to improve air quality.

Sources

autoblog.it · blitzquotidiano.it · chiamamicitta.it · motorimagazine.it · newsauto.it · notizie.it · parmadaily.it · quotidiano.net · temponews.it · tr24.it · urbanpost.it · vesti-online.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history