# Italian diesel vehicle circulation restrictions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-diesel-vehicle-circulation-restrictions
> Updated: 2026-09-11T07:57:06.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3.

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

In Emilia-Romagna, the regional government has officially suspended the structural ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles scheduled for October 1, 2026. This decision aims to prevent economic and social impacts on approximately 90,000 vehicles across nine major cities, including Bologna, Parma, and Modena. To meet air quality goals, the region will instead implement alternative measures: postponing the activation of civil heating systems in lowland areas until November 1, extending emergency traffic restriction hours during smog alerts, and imposing stricter limits on biomass heating systems below the 5-star emission class. Furthermore, a 10-million-euro project will be launched to incentivize replacing polluting heating systems with heat pumps and photovoltaic technology. While some political groups welcomed the suspension, labor unions and opposition leaders have raised concerns regarding the adequacy of compensation and the burden of new heating restrictions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Emilia-Romagna suspends Euro 5 diesel vehicle ban

Emilia-Romagna has suspended its October 1 ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles, opting instead for heating restrictions and expanded emergency traffic limits to manage air quality.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emilia-romagna-to-scrap-euro-5-diesel-driving-ban

### 2026-09-07: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northern-italy-to-restrict-euro-5-diesel-vehicles-from-october-2026

### 2026-08-25: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-to-restrict-euro-5-diesel-vehicles-in-major-cities-from-2026

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Cite as: Italian diesel vehicle circulation restrictions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-diesel-vehicle-circulation-restrictions