Naples, some cars stopped due to anti-smog regulations. Even Euro 5 diesels.

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Il City of Naples has updated the measures for the improvement of the air quality, implementing the provisions of Council Resolution 193/2020. The measure introduces new traffic bans for vehicles considered to be the most polluting, along with a system of exemptions designed to ensure essential mobility, safety, and continuity of public services. The restrictions are in effect from Monday to Friday, during specific time slots, with additional restrictions valid until March 31, 2026. The goal is to reduce emissions in a metropolitan area characterized by heavy traffic and environmental problems.

Which vehicles are not allowed to circulate on weekdays?

The measure introduces two levels of restrictions, differentiated by environmental class and vehicle type. Before listing the specific bans, it's worth noting that the measure affects the entire city, excluding the motorway network and main junctions. The measure aims to reduce the presence of older vehicles, which are responsible for a significant portion of emissions.

The active limitations are:

Total ban on Euro 0 and Euro 1 vehicles: cars and commercial vehicles, Monday to Friday, 8:30–18:30.
Prohibitions until March 31, 2026, Monday–Friday, 8:30–18:30:
- Cars Diesel and diesel commercial vehicles N1, N2, N3 up to Euro 5.
- Motorcycles and mopeds up to Euro 2.

Areas excluded from the ban:

City motorway network.
Fittings A1 e A3.
Ex SS 162.
Connection of Fulco di Calabria Avenue.

Which vehicles are eligible for the exemption

The exemptions cover categories related to emergencies, essential services, health, information, and public activities. Before listing the eligible cases, it is useful to note that the rationale behind the exclusions is based on necessity: ensuring access to healthcare services, operational continuity of law enforcement and public services, protection of vulnerable individuals, and essential community activities.

Main exceptions:

Historic vehicles e vintage car.
Means of transport people with disabilities, with specific permission.
Vehicles of Police, Local Police, Civil protection, army and justice.
Means of public entities and public service companies.
Vehicles with on board emergency doctors, journalists and professional photographers.
Means of transport seriously ill for scheduled therapies.
Transport vehicles therapeutic gases o Medicines.
Public transport: ANM bus, taxi, tourist buses.
vehicles for rent under 3,5 tons and driving school vehicles.
Vehicles with residents outside Campania and at least one non-resident passenger on board.
Vehicles under 3,5 tons used in transport of medicines, medical supplies or valuables.
Service vehicles of Career consuls e honorariums.

Who controls, how the measures are applied and when they can be suspended

The provision attributes a central role to the Local Police, responsible for monitoring and enforcing the regulations. Before specifying the areas of intervention, it is useful to clarify that the ordinance allows for temporary suspensions in the event of emergencies, public transport strikes, or force majeure events. This operational flexibility is needed to ensure safety and continuity of traffic when necessary.

Main tasks of the Local Police:

Enforcement of prohibitions and vehicle inspections.
Coordination with all public forces required by the Highway Code.
Implementation of additional safety or traffic measures.
Reporting and management of any critical issues.

Where is the provision published and who receives the official communication?

The provision is published on theRegister of Praetorium and on the institutional website. Before listing the recipients, it's useful to note that transmitting the document to regional and national authorities ensures coordination between environmental protection, land use monitoring, and air quality management. The procedure complies with legal requirements and allows the competent bodies to monitor the implementation of the measures.

Recipients of the communication:

Prefecture of Naples.
Structures of the Campania region who deal with the environment and air quality.
ARPAC – General Management.
Local Police and related services.
UOA Ecological Transition.
Municipal Communications Service.