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Umweltplakette for cars traveling in Germany
Hi,
Does anyone know where I can get this sticker for driving in Germany? I live in Belgium and plan to drive my car to that country but recent laws have passed requiring all cars to have this Umweltplakette before entering Germany. I have no idea where I can pick up this sticker, is it possible that I can buy it once I arrive in Germany in a gas station or somewhere authorized in issuing these?
Has anyone else already got one of these? and if so, where did you buy one? Thanks in advance for any information anyone can give me.
Eddy
Occasional traveller to Germany, never heard of this before.. thanks for the heads up.
FYI, you only need the badge to enter an 'environmental zone', ie most urban centers. It is not obligatory to have the badge just to enter the country.
you can get one in Brussels from either Touring Secours or DEKRA.
http://www.dekra.be/nl/vignette-environnement
It is good you're checking the issue before going. Above advice is good, but you can also get the sticker at any car garage in Germany.
Note that while they can control this sticker and fine you, press reports indicate it is rarely done, and personnally I have never ever experienced a control of it.
