From January 1, 2025, Crit'Air 3 vehicles will be banned from Paris and the 79 towns in the Little Crown during the weekfrom 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (weekends and public holidays excluded), within the perimeter of the A86. Consequently, more than 8 million cars will be excluded from Paris and Lyon, which represents more than 21% of the current vehicle fleet. A small revolution within the framework of the Low Emission Zone (ZFE).
The cars concerned
If your diesel car is more than 14 years old or if your gasoline vehicle is celebrating its 19th birthday (or more), it is time to think about an alternative. The Crit'Air 3 stickers, which adorn these old mechanicsare in line of sight. For those who have one last trip to make, and 24 hour pass will be availableauthorizing up to 12 days of circulation in the prohibited zone per year. As for the highway police? No immediate panic: automated sanctions will not arrive until 2026.
For a greener city
Greater Paris, often criticized for its successive postponements, is finally taking action to reduce pollution and improve our quality of life from January 1st. If this measure risks annoying more than one person, it aims to make the capital and its more breathable surroundings (and maybe, let's be honest, a little less congested).
With the entry into force of this measure, alternatives to the individual car are further developing. Paris and its surroundings offer a dense public transport offering and infrastructure for soft mobility such as cycling continues to expand. Ride-sharing and electric vehicles are also becoming more accessible options thanks to subsidies and financial incentives.
So, ready to leave your car in the garage and dive into the large bath of gentle mobility ?
