Tatiana Geiselmann (correspondent in Strasbourg) 7:31 a.m., January 3, 2023
Since January 1, 2023, new traffic restrictions have been in force in the Low Emission Zones (ZFE) of many French cities.
Nevertheless, many motorists are unaware of the obligation to affix a Crit'Air sticker to their vehicle.
In Strasbourg, 13,000 cars can no longer drive in the agglomeration.
Since January 1, several large cities have further restricted access to polluting vehicles.
Lyon, Montpellier, France, Toulouse, these metropolises have accelerated the establishment of ZFEs (low emission zones).
So beware of fines for those who do not have the correct Crit'Air sticker.
In Strasbourg, 13,000 cars can no longer drive in the agglomeration.
A new rule that many motorists ignore.
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"How do we get it?"
Going to meet motorists parked in front of Strasbourg station, only half of the vehicles have a Crit'Air sticker displayed on their windshield.
Most drivers, like Olivier, are still unaware of the obligation: "It's been mandatory since January 1, 2022? I didn't know that. I have to take care of it!", explains- he at the microphone of Europe 1.
"I had heard of this Crit'Air sticker but I was not convinced that it was mandatory. How do you get it?", Another motorist is surprised.
Motorists who are not in good standing can be fined 68 euros.
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To request a sticker, simply go to the official Crit'Air sticker website (certificat-air.gouv.fr) and pay 3.72 euros.