The hunt is on. While the French show in the polls a relative interest in the environment, our elected officials are sharpening their weapons to hunt down polluting drivers.
In Paris, remember The Parisian, the mayor has taken the lead by drawing inspiration from foreign capitals, such as London, Berlin or Stockholm. With the exception of the main roads, the speed should be limited to 30 km / h by 2020. But above all, Anne Hidalgo wants to drive diesel vehicles out of the city by 2030 and ban traffic from 8 a.m. at 8 p.m. and from next September 1, heavy goods vehicles, coaches and buses put into circulation before October 1, 2001. And beware of offenders who will be exposed to hefty fines.
Malus in the capital, bonus in the government, everything is a matter of presentation. The Minister of Ecology has understood this well with her 2015 collection. nitrogen oxide and fine particles”, explains Frédéric Mouchon in the columns of Le Parisien.
This badge stuck on the windshield will allow or not to access restricted traffic areas, to benefit from a preferential parking rate or to use bus lanes.
This measure is included in the anti-pollution plan that Ségolène Royal is due to present today. It aims to improve the air we breathe, but also to comply with European directives. If nothing is done, it is the government that would be fined.