Hi,
It has just come to my notice via the french press that all foreign vehicles coming to Barcelona from Jan 1, 2020, must be registered with the DGT before arrival or risk a €1500 fine!
Here's a link to the french press release:
https://www.midilibre.fr/2020/01/10/les-francais-doivent-desormais-sinscrire-et-payer-pour-circuler-...
The article does provide a link to the DGT site, which is:
https://zberegistre.ambmobilitat.cat/en/VehiclesEstrangers
Were they must make a complicated registration and pay €5.
Here are the requirements:
Additional documentation
For long-term permits:
If the vehicle qualifies for a long-term permit because of its typology, the kind of fuel and date of first registration, the applicant will need to attach the vehicle documents that state the owner, the registration number (number plate), the type of fuel and the Euro emissions category. If the applicant does not have the official documentation containing these details, they will need to provide an official document issued by the vehicle manufacturer (in Catalan, Spanish or English) to prove compliance with equivalent emissions levels of NOx and particulate matter.
Schedule
The application for registration of the vehicle will be processed (accepted, denied or returned as incomplete) within 15 business days of submission. During this period, until the moment you receive confirmation of inclusion in the Register, the vehicle is not considered to be registered and is not allowed to enter the low emission zone. This applies both to vehicles that meet the environmental standards, and to those that do not and are seeking to obtain daily permits.
If the user does not deregister the vehicle, it will remain included in the Register for a period of two years.
What is worrying is it says that this registration can take up to 15 days!!!
I really think Airbnb should put out a general alert to all people visiting Barcelona, to warn them that if they are driving they must register first.
Of course, I can pass this information on to my guests but I'm sure Airbnb has thousands of hosts in and guests coming to Barcelona who don't know anything about this requirement.
Regards,
Nick Lockie
