The controversy stems from the judicial annulment of part of the previous mobility ordinance, resulting from an appeal filed by a political group. The municipal administration argues that the effects of said ruling became void after the approval of a new Mobility ordinance on March 24.
“"The City Council has generated an illegal business with 3.5 million euros in fines over four years."
An opposition representative questioned whether the City Council would reimburse the money from fines over recent years, calling the sanctions “illegal” and denouncing what they consider an “illegal business” that has collected 3.5 million euros in fines over four years.
For its part, the head of Urban Planning, Environment and Mobility has dismissed these accusations, asking the opposition to abandon “demagoguery.” He defended that Madrid, like all cities with more than 10,000 inhabitants, is obliged by the Climate Change Law to implement Low Emission Zones.
The same official highlighted that, since the arrival of the current mayor, the number of fines has decreased annually. Between 2024 and 2025, there has been a 14 million euro reduction in revenue and a 5.8% decrease in sanctions. He insisted that sustainable mobility in Madrid “works” and linked environmental restrictions to an improvement in air quality, while assuring that the city maintains its citizens' ability to move around.
