The council has so far collected 76 of the 224 imposed fines, each costing 200 euros, while the remaining cases are still being processed. The Councilor for Security, Mobility, and Civility, Cristina Morón, has argued that the measure aims to comply with legal regulations for municipalities over 50,000 inhabitants and promote a shift in mobility habits in the capital of Segrià, rather than generate revenue.
Morón described the number of fines as "significant and representative," while acknowledging it is low compared to the daily volume of travel. She expressed satisfaction with the outcome, reiterating that municipal revenue is not the objective. Prior to the enforcement period, from January 1 to July 1, 2025, a pedagogical phase was conducted where offenders received a notification without a fine to inform them about the new regulations.
The penalty system officially began on July 1, 2025. The ZBE was temporarily suspended from January 22 to March 10 of this year due to issues with the Cercanías commuter rail service. The average of 1.2 daily fines applies only to effective ZBE operating days, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Currently, Lleida's ZBE covers the Historic Center, restricting access for cars and vans without a DGT environmental sticker that do not meet municipal ordinance requirements. Restrictions are in place from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, excluding weekends and holidays. Vehicles with 0, ECO, C, and B stickers, as well as those that pay vehicle tax in Lleida, can circulate freely. Public transport, emergency vehicles, and those for people with reduced mobility also have guaranteed access. Vans and small delivery trucks without an environmental sticker have a moratorium until December 31, 2026.
The City Council has processed 255 exemptions since the ZBE's implementation, primarily for individuals with reduced mobility, but also for essential services, public transport, and goods vehicles. Morón highlighted the individualized review of each application by municipal technical services, aiming to consider exceptional circumstances and vulnerable groups to minimize inconvenience.
