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150 Violations Daily: How Palma's New Environmental Zone Is Changing Everyday Life

How Palma Checks the Environmental Zone

Palma checks the restricted zone with number-plate cameras and mobile teams, which has caught out some drivers.

Published: April 22, 2026
150 Violations Daily: How Palma's New Environmental Zone Is Changing Everyday Life

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How is Palma enforcing the environmental zone?

Palma uses fixed number-plate cameras and mobile control teams to check vehicles entering the zone. That makes enforcement quiet and efficient, but it has also created uncertainty for some foreign-plate drivers and tourists. The city appears to be relying on regular monitoring rather than visible police checks.

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