Green sticker pattern
According to the new regulations, the green sticker on the car must contain the following information: fuel type, vehicle registration number, year of production, name of the municipality that establishes the SCT and the marking “SCT”. The sticker will be in the shape of a circle measuring 80 x 80 mm and will be made of material that is resistant to sunlight, water and chemicals. It is important to note that its validity will be five years from the date the new model comes into effect.
The Ministry stresses that the simplified appearance of the sticker aims not only to facilitate its preparation and printing, but also to speed up the process of processing applications for its issuance. The changes that will come into force on September 12 will also result in a reduction in the cost of issuing the sticker, which, according to the E-Mobility Act, cannot exceed PLN 5.
The ministry assures capital drivers that stickers issued before the regulation came into force (i.e. September 10, 2024) remain valid for 5 years.
SCT in Warsaw
In the capital, the SCT has been in force since 1 July 2023 and covers an area of 37 km², which is equivalent to 7%. The city’s area. Petrol-engine vehicles (including LPG) manufactured before 1997 or which do not comply with the Euro 2 standard, and diesel vehicles manufactured before 2005 or which do not comply with the Euro 4 standard are not allowed to enter this zone. : along Prymasa Tysiąclecia Avenue, United States Avenue, Łazienkowski Bridge, Armii Ludowej Avenue and Wawelska Street. The bordering streets, however, remain outside the SCT.
Who needs a sticker?
Not all vehicles are required to have a green sticker. Owners of vehicles that meet the SCT requirements are exempt from this obligation. Residents of Warsaw who pay their taxes in the capital will be able to drive under SCT in cars that do not meet the standards until 2028. Stickers will be required mainly for older vehicles owned by people with disabilities or elderly people over 70 years of age.
Sticker Orders and Inspections
Applications for a sticker can be submitted online or in person to the Cards and Signatures Team of the Parking Department of the Warsaw Municipal Road Authority. Compliance with the rules of entry into the SCT will be monitored by cameras and patrols of the Municipal Guard and Police. Violation of the regulations regarding driving a vehicle that does not meet the requirements of the SCT may result in a fine of PLN 500. There will be no penalty for not having a sticker.
