Be careful, this year we’re slowing down! From January 1, 2025, numerous changes will impact traffic in Paris as elsewhere in France. Speed, ZFE, interfile, we take stock of what is changing vehicle circulation at the start of the year.
The year 2025 will bring its share of changes for motorists. Among the many changes that await us on January 1, Parisians and Ile-de-France residents will have to slow down and pay attention to the various modifications that impact vehicles and travel in France and in particular, in Ile-de-France. To better understand what awaits you, we take stock of the main questions you might ask about the new measures.
What are the new speed limits on the roads and in town?
From January 1, 2025several restrictions will come into force:
- 70 km/h on certain national and departmental roads : This limitation will extend to sensitive regions such as coastal areas or the surroundings of nature reserves. Objective: reduce pollution and protect local ecosystems.
- 30 km/h a would : More and more large cities, like Paris or Grenoble, will adopt this limitation in their city centers to improve air quality et reduce noise pollution.
Will the intelligent speed limiter be mandatory?
Yes, all new vehicles must be equipped with a intelligent speed limiteran obligation effective since July 2024. This device reads traffic signs and automatically adjusts vehicle speed, helping to avoid unintentional speeding and fines.
Which vehicles will be affected by the new Crit’Air restrictions?
From January 1, 2025, the Low Emission Zone (ZFE) of the Greater Paris Metropolis will be strengthened (same in Lyon). Vehicles classified as Crit’Air 3 will be prohibited from driving within the perimeter delimited by the A86 motorway, including Paris. This ban will apply from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., excluding public holidays. Violators are subject to sanctions, in accordance with current regulations.
ZFE: Crit’Air 3 vehicles banned in Paris and the inner suburbs from January 2025
It is confirmed, from January 1, 2025, vehicles classified Crit’Air 3 will no longer be able to circulate in Paris and the inner suburbs (i.e. in 79 municipalities) due to the establishment of the Low Emission Zone (ZFE) of Greater Paris; [Lire la suite]
How will the ecological penalty evolve in 2025?
The ecological penalty will be reinforced:
- Threshold lowered to 113 g/km of CO₂ : Vehicles emitting more CO₂ will be taxed more (compared to 118 g/km today).
- Weight penalty for plug-in hybrids : These vehicles, hitherto spared, will be taxed from 1.800 kg. A tolerance of 200 kg applies for those with an electric range in the city of more than 50 km. Many models such as the Peugeot 3008 will be affected.
Is the ecological bonus still advantageous?
The ecological bonus has been reduced since December 2, 2024 :
- The amounts now vary between 2.000 et 4.000 € based on the reference tax income (RFR).
- Before this date, bonuses went up to 7.000 €. Vehicles ordered before December 2 can still benefit from the old amounts if delivery takes place before February 14, 2025.
Could the limitations expand further?
Other measures are being considered:
- 110 km/h on more highway sections : Although this has not yet been confirmed, the authorities are studying this extension to reinforce the reduction in emissions.
The end of the Interfile motorcycle?
Another major change concerns motorcyclists. The practice ofinterfileauthorized on an experimental basis since August 2021, will be prohibited from January 1, 2025. This experiment, carried out on motorways and two-lane roads separated by a central reservation in 21 French departmentsincluded Île-de-FranceLyon, Marseille, and regions like Gironde or Haute-Garonne. It allowed motorized two-wheelers and three-wheelers to circulate between lines, particularly during traffic jams, on the leftmost lane, without risking fines.
However, this practice has never been included in the Traffic Laws. At the end of the experiment, which was initially scheduled to end in September 2024 but was extended until the end of the year, the Road safety will report its results during the first months of 2025. If this analysis does not lead to a generalization of the interfile, motorcyclists will have to adapt to this ban, which risks disrupting their habits, particularly in dense urban areas. . We remind you, there is a €135 fine for this offense.
What about carpool lanes and special vehicles?
The reserved lane on the ring road Parisian will be continued in 2025, the exact launch date has not yet been revealed. Paris City Hall has confirmed that the lane dedicated to specific vehicles on the ring road will be maintained permanently from 2025, the panels are also being installed. This measure is part of ambitious policies to reduce urban nuisances and improve the quality of life in Paris, particularly through the Climate Plan 2026-2030. The reserved lane will be accessible to public transportto carpool vehicles with at least two occupants, taxisas well as emergency vehiclesto people with disabilities and, under certain conditions, to motorized two-wheelers. This initiative aims to reduce noise pollutionhas relieve congestion and to reduce fuel consumption. The City of Paris and the Ministry of Transport are working jointly on access details and connections with other road projects, such as the reserved lanes planned on the A1 and A13. A common implementation schedule is set for early 2025, guaranteeing harmonization of mobility infrastructure in the Ile-de-France region.
In short, to avoid fines, we slow down and pay attention to traffic signs!
