REPORTAGE
As the first weekend of deconfinement begins, some return to the capital. However, these travelers must have a certificate to present to the police during checks and comply with sanitary measures.
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At the Gare de Lyon in Paris, traffic is very calm on Saturday morning. In fact, 35% of TGVs operate with only half of the seats that could have been reserved. Travelers can therefore respect physical distancing measures without any problem. Another well respected instruction: the wearing of the compulsory mask.
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When getting off the train, the police check the passengers. They check the certificates, the identity of each traveler and the proof of address. A document now required for journeys over 100 kilometers.
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Paul, who arrives from Lyon, could not escape it. He puts his suitcase on the platform and quickly taps on his cell phone. Objective: complete your certificate online. "I thought that with the end of the confinement, there was no longer any need to give certificates," he admits, explaining that he was checked by a police officer. "He was kind enough. He understood and asked me to quickly certify on my phone," he said.
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On Saturday, the fifteen agents demonstrated pedagogy. Most of the passengers clearly understood the procedure to follow and respected the instructions framing this deconfinement in transport. "We had business trips for most [passengers] but also trips for medical reasons or family reasons," he says, confident. "The understanding is there and it looks good for the next few days."
In the event of a manifest offense, the police can verbalize passengers who do not hold a certificate. The fine is 135 euros.