In Granada, municipal police officers identified the owner of a car who attempted to alter a digit on the license plate to evade detection by cameras in the low-emission zone. The offender faces a €6,000 fine and the loss of six points on their driver’s license.
According to police, the driver used electrical tape to turn the number ‘6’ into an ‘8’ on the license plate. This method of disguising the plate was discovered during an inspection of vehicles entering the restricted zone for high-emission cars.
Since October 1, new regulations came into effect in Granada, introducing penalties for unauthorized entry into the low-emission zone (ZBE). In the first hours after the measures were implemented, traffic in the city center remained stable, with access to the zone proceeding without significant disruption.
City authorities announced that the penalty system will be introduced gradually. In October, cars without local registration or an eco-label will receive no more than one fine per month. In November, this will increase to one sanction per week, and by December, fines will be issued for every violation.
The city administration emphasizes that the project aims to improve air quality and reduce pollution in the historic center. Almost the entire city street network is now subject to these new restrictions, requiring drivers to exercise greater caution when entering the zone.
The Granada police remind that attempts to conceal real registration details are not only ineffective, but also lead to serious consequences for offenders. The introduction of new measures is accompanied by an information campaign to ensure that residents and visitors are aware of the requirements in advance and can avoid fines.
