Since its creation, EPZ has not stopped causing controversy. And it is not for nothing that this system has very good grounds for criticism. It is based on the Crit’Air decal of vehicles that are equipped with it to deny or deny them access to certain areas. However, this little sticker only takes into account the date of first registration, not the actual emissions of each car. This means that an old car that pollutes less than a new model will be banned, but not a new car, despite higher emissions. Discriminatory system which is clearly not very pleasing.

WARNING! Since 2015 and the appearance of Crit’Air vignettes, traffic restrictions apply to certain vehicles in large cities. Shall we summarize together? 🚙 #MyMoreResponsibleProject

– Postal Bank (@LaBanquePostale) August 30, 2022

New action

So it’s been a few months since the challenge against the establishment of these low-emission zones is slowly starting to grow. Several elected officials have already spoken out against the system. As a sign of protest, legal actions were also taken. This is exactly the case with ZFE from Rouen. The association of 40 million motorists is indeed preparing a new attack on elected officials who decided to put the latter in their place. According to the general delegate of the association, Pierre Chassère, it can be criminalized. The goal then is to invalidate that measure.

An attack on freedom

The organization for the protection of motorists criticizes ” on the one hand, a disproportionate attack on the freedom to come and go, a right protected by the Constitution. On the other hand, a violation of equality in the implementation of dismissal measures“. But that’s not all, as she also notes that ” the issued order contains inconsistencies“. Now she hopes for a favorable decision that could set a precedent for all 45 EPZs planned until 2025 in all major cities of France.