THE countdown has begun for drivers in Malaga as the Costa del Sol capital prepares to start issuing fines for polluting vehicles entering its low emission zone (ZBE) from November 30. READ MORE: Spain unveils new €35 million patrol ship to fight drug traffickers off the Costa del Sol – armed with underwater drones, heliport and 50-strong crewInitially, fines will focus specifically on cars and motorcycles without environmental stickers that are registered outside Malaga city. On the rest of the Costa del Sol, implementation remains uneven. READ MORE: Lifeguards stunned as two men zoom up to Costa del Sol beach on jet skis and flee when challengedTorremolinos approved its zone in January but will not issue fines through 2025 for residents with badges. Benalmadena, Nerja and Torre del Mar have announced plans but are yet to publish detailed calendars for when restrictions and fines will apply.