The icon could save you from getting a fine.
By Nimrod Aldea Nov. 14, 2026 11:00 am EST Nimrod Aldea Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverIf you have had the chance to drive around Europe lately while using Google Maps, you might have noticed a small "Z" icon in your route details. Some drivers noticed this icon popping up in their route information and went online to ask what it represents. Well, it's not a zebra crossing icon, sadly, and it does not stand for "sleep mode," either. Google Maps is just warning you that your route is going through a low-emission zone.
