Jean-Luc Boujon 06h23, May 18, 2023
Charging for parking cars in the city according to their weight is the new idea of the ecologist city of Lyon and it will be a first in France. The measure will not be effective until next year. Clearly, large SUVs will pay more to park, while small city cars will be entitled to a discount.A surprising idea that should not delight some inhabitants of the Lyon metropolis. In a year's time, what Lyoners will have to pay for parking will depend on the weight of their car. Thus, a standard rate will be applied for vehicles weighing between 1000 and 1725 kg, such as a Clio, a Golf or a 2008, which represents 3/4 of the vehicles circulating in the Rhône prefecture.
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A higher price for large cars
On the other hand, if the vehicle exceeds this weight, the parking rate will be higher. A decision that does not please at all the owners of these large vehicles. "This is an aberration. It consumes no more than a normal car. We are a little wider, but we can still park in normal places. This is completely ridiculous. We always need a scapegoat," Pierre told Europe 1.
"I don't agree either. I have an SUV and I don't want to pay more. For me, a car is a car. Small or big. This is discrimination. This is not normal," adds Thierry.
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It is important to note that a family with more than three children will not pay this increased rate. But at the other end of the chain, owners of small vehicles, such as a Fiat 500, will pay half price. "I think it's a good idea. I bought a small car precisely to be able to go to town, "says Catherine at the microphone of Europe 1. "We pollute less. We take up less space so it's a form of reward," concludes Titouan.