An air pollution alert procedure is activated on Saturday in Côtes-d'Armor due to a high level of fine particles. This episode of pollution "is attributable to the combination of weather conditions conducive to the accumulation of pollutants in the atmosphere," said the prefecture of Côtes-d'Armor in a statement. The procedure "alert" is activated for the entire Breton department "from Saturday at midnight until further notice," says the prefecture.
Among the measures coming into effect as part of this alert, the maximum authorized speed on 2 × 2 lanes is lowered by 20 km / h, ie 90 km / h. The practice of burning and open burning of pruning residues is also prohibited during the alert period.