Reduced Emission Zones

How to drive old cars in the city centre?

Did you know that you can drive old cars in the centre of Lisbon?

Well, Ultimate Cell is a certified device that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% and is duly authorized by the Lisbon City Council. This smart system, which also ensures reductions of over 5% in fuel consumption, can be used in diesel, biodiesel, gasoline, ethanol and LPG engines. Adequate to all brands/models manufactured between 1992 and 1999.

O que é o Ultimate Cell

This technology is 100% Portuguese – Unique in the world, and underwent through demanding and uncompromising tests performed by national and international highly referenced entities with one of its patents insured for €5-million euros.
With this product, the engine functions quieter, smoother and with an increase in torque. It provides more comfortable driving and less use of the gearbox.
The Ultimate Cell is a revolutionary equipment that ensures fuel savings for sequential cycles of 50,000km, However, for safety reasons, it has to be sold, installed and recharged by professionals certified by the brand itself.

Where are the areas of which the circulation of old cars is prohibited in Lisbon?

What are the areas where old, light-duty and heavy-duty cars are banned in Lisbon due to CO2 emissions?

The REZ (Reduced Emission Zones) begun in 2011, operating on weekdays between 07h and 21h, and comprehends two zones:

Zone 1 (Vehicles as of 2000)

Marquês de Pombal area | Avenida da Liberdade | Downtown | Terreiro do Paço: Only allowed light-duty vehicles manufactured after January 2000 and weighed after October 2000.

Zone 2 (Vehicles from 1996)

Limited to south of Ceuta Avenue | North-South route | Forças Armadas Avenue | EUA Avenue | Marechal António Spínola Avenue | Infante Dom Henrique Avenue: light-duty vehicles manufactured after January 1996 and weighed after October 1996.

Vehicles that cannot be driven in the centre of Lisbon

What are the vehicles that cannot be driven in the centre of Lisbon?

European standards set a maximum limit for the emission of pollutants from vehicles, assessing each car according to the age, type and type of fuel they use.

Based on this criteria, the REZs were implemented in two zones of the city. In the first zone, it is forbidden to drive cars with license plates prior to the year 2000 and in the second one vehicle manufactured before 1996.

What are the current areas of ​​the RER (Reduced Emission Zone) in Lisbon?

Presently, the REZ (Reduced Emission Zone) comprises the following areas in Lisbon:

Zone 1: Liberdade Avenue/Downtown: limited to north by Alexandre Herculano Street and to the south by Praça do Comércio.

Zone 2: Limited to south of Ceuta Avenue | North-South route | Forças Armadas Avenue | EUA Avenue | Marechal António Spínola Avenue | Infante Dom Henrique Avenue.

How does REZ (Reduced Emission Zones) monitoring in Lisbon work?

Vehicle Emission inspection check points are carried out randomly, at certain locations inside the REZ (Reduced Emission Zones) in Lisbon. And are always enforced by the PSP (Portuguese police) and the Municipal Authorities.

Ultimate Cell devices comply with all safety regulations and are duly authorized by the Lisbon City Municipal to be mounted and installed in light and heavy vehicles’ engines, achieving reductions in CO2 emissions up to 80%.