Planning a drive to Paris?

[normski2]

British drivers heading to the France capital are advised by the RAC that driving without a France 'clean air' sticker – which costs as little as £3.20 – makes them culpable for an on-the-spot fine of up to £117.

• Petrol and diesel cars registered before 1997 are banned from the capital between 8am and 8pm
• Failure to display a sticker will result in a fine of €68 and €135 (£58 to £117)
• UK registered cars can be driven without one until March 31
• A sticker costs around €3.70 (£3,20) – or €4.18 (£3.60) including postage

Drivers of non-French-registered vehicles though, have been offered a degree of leniency – given until March 31 to fully comply with the Crit’Air initiative. An English language section of the government website responsible for stickers launches on February 1.

The scheme in Paris began on January 15, while those in Lyon and Grenoble have been running since the start of the year.

The Crit’Air initiatives require all cars, motorbikes and lorries to display a windscreen sticker relating to their green credentials.

Read more here:-

http://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/law-change-for-uk-drivers-in-french-cities/

What's the betting the gendarmes will be on the lookout for GB cars??

 

[Bluesman]

Thanks for that well worth knowing.

 

[VrmmVrmm]

Having said they were showing leniency you the say..." What's the betting the gendarmes will be on the lookout for GB cars?"

I'll point out that the UK Police forces country wide enforce the driving rules too...best stay at home if you feel you are going to be picked on.

However I'll grant you that the info is worth knowing....almost forgot... drive on the right hand side in case the Gendarmes notice! (TIC)