France travel warning: Brit drivers could face fines during summer holidays

As of this month, all cars and motorbikes entering clean air zones in France – even if being driven from a different country – need to display a sticker detailing the emissions their vehicle produces. Failure to do so will result in a fine of €68, or £58.

The system, dubbed Crit’Air, was introduced by the French government to reduce harmful vehicle emissions in areas where air quality is poorest.

It’s worth noting that the French capital has two permanent low-emissions zones in place – the Greater Paris ZCR and the Central Paris ZCR, the latter covering the entire area within the Boulevard Périphérique ring-road.

This month more stringent rules have been introduced in the Greater Paris ZCR. Only vehicles displaying Crit’Air vignettes E, 1 or 2 are allowed to enter the city between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.

From January 2024, all diesel vehicles will be banned from entering the Parisian zone.

The fine, as it currently stands, rises to €135 if you're driving a truck.

To make sure your car is clean air zone compliant, log on to the official website and order a sticker, which costs just €4.61 including postage.

Stickers are based on the vehicle’s Euro emissions standard, covers the vehicle for its entire lifetime and are available from the official website.

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Published On: 13/07/2023 12:00:00

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