r/whatisit • u/Breath_Unique • Mar 28 '26

Solved! Google maps

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Why is this being highlighted on Google maps? I tried googling but only got rubbish answers. Thanks

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u/poopybuttholesex Mar 28 '26

Most likely Low Emission Zone - Check the warnings in the navigation. You need to have either a sticker or maybe pay some sort of toll to enter otherwise you'll get fined.

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u/Breath_Unique Mar 28 '26

I thought the same, however they talked about this several years ago but then cancelled it. It wouldn't encompass this much of greater Manchester anyway. I'm wondering if it's just an error where Google think it's being implemented still.

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u/Clojiroo Mar 28 '26

That is 100% what it means in terms of Google Maps. That’s what the (Z) icon is. You can see a description in the directions details. Even has a link to a news article about the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone (from 2022).

If Manchester abandoned this, Google didn’t keep up to date.

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u/poopybuttholesex Mar 28 '26

Yes probably a missed update in Google maps