A traffic jam in Paris (photo illustration) - FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP

Traffic will be differentiated on Friday in Île-de-France where an episode of ozone pollution is expected, favored by the high heat, announced Thursday the Paris police prefect. In the territory "delimited by the A86" and with the exception of this one, "only vehicles equipped with a Crit'Air class 0, 1 and 2 sticker will be authorized to circulate" between 5:30 am and 8 pm, a indicated the prefecture in its press release.

The maximum speeds are also reduced, passing to 110km / h, 90km / h and 70 km / h depending on the track. Controls will be put in place, "with discernment, taking into account the departures on leave", specifies the press release.

"It is also recommended to limit travel by car, to favor teleworking and, if necessary, to practice carpooling while respecting barrier gestures with, in particular, the wearing of a compulsory mask (in the absence of physical protection between the passenger's driver) ”he continues. The day of Friday is classified red in the direction of departures and orange in the direction of returns, according to Bison Futé.

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