End of Environmental Zone
The sign indicates that the environmental zone ends.
When You See This Sign
When you see 'End of low-emission zone' you should understand that the specific low-emission zone rules end at the sign's position and that vehicles that were prohibited in the zone are then allowed to pass. Continue to follow other traffic signs and local regulations that may apply on the road ahead.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign 'End of low-emission zone' (E32) indicates that the specific requirements and prohibitions that applied inside the low-emission zone no longer apply from the point where the sign is posted.
- When you have passed the sign, other traffic rules are not automatically reinstated — only the low-emission zone rules cease; other traffic regulations (for example speed limits and parking rules) still apply if they are posted.
- The boundaries of a low-emission zone are always marked with a start sign (low-emission zone) and an end sign (E32); if a new low-emission zone begins later along the route, it will be marked by a start sign.
- The sign does not change vehicle registration or enforcement obligations; if a city uses automatic enforcement inside the zone, the enforcement area is delimited by the start and end signs.
Tips for Drivers
- When you see 'End of low-emission zone', vehicles that were prohibited inside the zone may pass again without violating the low-emission rules, but check the next road sign for any new local regulations.
- If you avoided a route because of a low-emission zone restriction, you may reroute and take the original road only after you have passed the end sign.
- Watch for combinations with other signs immediately after the sign — sometimes speed limits, parking rules, or designated lane regulations follow shortly after the end of the zone.
- When driving in urban areas, do not mistake the end of the zone for unrestricted driving — continue to be attentive to traffic, pedestrians, and local traffic regulations.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that 'End of low-emission zone' also cancels speed limits — it does not.
- Assuming that no other local prohibitions (for example parking bans or loading regulations) apply after the sign.
- Confusing the sign with the start sign for a low-emission zone and therefore interpreting it as the zone beginning rather than ending.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: End of Environmental Zone
What does this sign mean?
- A Environmental zone ends — the zone's traffic restrictions no longer apply
- B Environmental zone begins — special emission requirements apply from now on
- C Only vehicles with a special permit may drive here
- D Prohibition of vehicles powered by fossil fuels
Exam Tip
On the theory test a trap may be to ask whether 'End of low-emission zone' revokes speed limits or parking bans — the correct answer is that only the low-emission zone regulations cease, not other applicable traffic rules.
Did You Know?
E32 is used together with the start sign for a low-emission zone and was introduced to clearly mark where a city's or area's low-emission requirements begin and end; many cities have implemented such zones to improve air quality in their centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'End of low-emission zone' mean that all restrictions end?
No, the sign only removes the rules that specifically belong to the low-emission zone. Other restrictions such as speed limits, parking rules, or local traffic regulations remain in force if they are posted.
Can I drive a vehicle that was prohibited inside the zone immediately after the sign?
Yes, once you have passed the 'End of low-emission zone' sign the low-emission prohibition no longer applies, so such vehicles may pass. However, check whether other local rules or the next low-emission zone affect your continued journey.
Does 'End of low-emission zone' mark exactly where automatic enforcement ends?
In practice, the sign delimits the area defined as the low-emission zone, which generally is also the area for automatic enforcement. Check local regulations if you are unsure where the transition for enforcement lies.
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