Already operating in 11 French cities, the Low Emission Zones (ZFE), controlled by the famous Crit’Air vignettes, will soon increase to 43 across the territory. First of all, they step up their game, with ever wider restrictions. For example, Grand Paris Crit’Air 3 and more will have vignettes banned from July 2023. These banned vignettes represent 17.5 million cars, i.e. 40% of the available fleetaccording to Sunday newspaper. in JDD just published a survey on this topic, and the result is clear: the French are not ready to take a drastic step.
1 in 2 French people don’t know their Crit’Air sticker
Proof of French disinformation status for Crit’Air and ZFE system JDD further informs that 51% of respondents just don’t know the sticker attached to their vehicle. At the moment, this is not a problem, since there are “only” 11 PPE with fairly flexible restrictions. But once the system is generalized and the ban of Crit’Air 5, then 4 and 3 in most French cities, some drivers risk waking up with an unpleasant surprise…and an unusable car.
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And those who are concerned about it have no real intention of following the rules. Always according JDD42% of owners of cars that will soon be banned no intention of stopping with, or buy a newer car. Fortunately for them, verbalization is still in its infancy. Indeed, if the long-term goal is to automate the control of Crit’Air vignettes thanks to radars, the implementation of the system is years in progress. Some agglomerations are still being implemented “pedagogical” checks, without a ticket or fine.
The return of general discontent?
But the day control will be strengthened, and with more and more important restrictions emerging, it’s obviously safe to bet that discontent will become widespread. Anyway, here are some articles to help you better understand if your car will be allowed to drive In the coming years :
- ZFE: Which cars will no longer be able to drive in 2023?
- ZFE: Which cars will no longer be able to drive in 2024?
- ZFE: What are the penalties for not complying with the restrictions?
Source: Sunday newspaper
Source: Auto Plus
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