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Early last year I bought the sticker without any intention of deliberately entering the zones but just in case. At less than 4 euros it wasn't a problem. We decided to visit the Gorges du Verdon on our way south and use the Route Napoleon. The satnav took us on the motorway round Grenoble. My wife noticed a toll booth employee walking towards us who then changed his mind. On the motorway I noticed regular flashing signs showing a large yellow/orange circle.

Am I correct in assuming that (a) the motorway runs through the clean air zone and a sticker is required. (b) the employee saw my sticker and allowed me to pass through the toll booth?

Has anyone been stopped or been given a penalty for not having a sticker? If so, how much?
 
Don’t think you’ll find critair has anything to do with tolls(y)(y)
 
I appreciate that Alan but as the toll booth was at the beginning of the stretch of motorway it would be a convenient place for the municipal authorities (not the toll booth company) to stop or check vehicles for compliance. I couldn't think of any other explanation for the flashing signs.
 
I’m sure one of our French @yodeli members will have the answer for you (n)(n)
 
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As I understand it, the motorways past Grenoble are included in the ZPA, the occasional restricted zone which is only activated when pollution levels are high. The other type of zone for the inner city area, the ZCR, has permanent restrictions on certain classes of vehicles.

There is no restriction on vehicles in the ZPA zone with or without a Critair sticker today, 28 Jan, according to this page on the Critair site.

Try as I might, I've yet to find any information, anywhere, on the format of road signs which will be displayed on the approach to a ZPA when restrictions are imposed. The yellow/orange flashing light doesn't ring any bells with me.

I'm also yet to understand how they are going to be able to check every vehicle for a sticker during a pollution alert as there will be thousands of private and commercial vehicles using the motorways, with only a small percentage of the through-travellers having a sticker.

I'm wondering if this is another example of a government paying lip-service to a problem and finding a 'solution', without having the foggiest idea of the practicalities of implementing it?

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We have the 'grey 5' crit air sticker on our vehicle, I also use an app to see all the zones.

The only place in France where we're not allowed is the centre of Paris.
 
PhilandMena said:
I have yet to see any of these stickers on a French motorhome ?
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We see more and more French vehicles with crit air stickers recently.
Sure I’ve posted this before, but here’s our French reg van.
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And for good measure, here’s our car.
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Pete5996 said:
As I understand it, the motorways past Grenoble are included in the ZPA, the occasional restricted zone which is only activated when pollution levels are high. The other type of zone for the inner city area, the ZCR, has permanent restrictions on certain classes of vehicles.

There is no restriction on vehicles in the ZPA zone with or without a Critair sticker today, 28 Jan, according to this page on the Critair site.

Try as I might, I've yet to find any information, anywhere, on the format of road signs which will be displayed on the approach to a ZPA when restrictions are imposed. The yellow/orange flashing light doesn't ring any bells with me.

I'm also yet to understand how they are going to be able to check every vehicle for a sticker during a pollution alert as there will be thousands of private and commercial vehicles using the motorways, with only a small percentage of the through-travellers having a sticker.

I'm wondering if this is another example of a government paying lip-service to a problem and finding a 'solution', without having the foggiest idea of the practicalities of implementing it?
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Thanks to everyone. I didn't realise there was more than one type of zone. I was fixated on the disc symbol but if my memory isn't playing tricks on me, there was also a number which I can't recall. Apologies for that. It suggests to me that the sign was a temporary maximum speed reduction to deal with a spike in pollution levels. Still doesn't resolve how it will be enforced or the likely penalty - it might be simply an advised limit. Anyway, at least we are aware that they exist.
 
Walmo said:
Thanks to everyone. I didn't realise there was more than one type of zone. I was fixated on the disc symbol but if my memory isn't playing tricks on me, there was also a number which I can't recall. Apologies for that. It suggests to me that the sign was a temporary maximum speed reduction to deal with a spike in pollution levels. Still doesn't resolve how it will be enforced or the likely penalty - it might be simply an advised limit. Anyway, at least we are aware that they exist.
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I don’t know how the system is policed. The crit air stickers are different colours, have different numbers on them and also what looks like a QR code. Maybe cities with air pollution sanctions in place have anpr type cameras that pick up your sticker details and issue fines if the sticker isn’t there or the wrong type.
After all, it’s not like the French to miss the opportunity to obtain a bit of cash!

Just remembered, you give your reg number and address when you apply for a sticker. ANPR cameras would just need to read your number plate and issue fines for non compliance.
 
jetlag03 said:
All you need to do is look ... they are all around you .... I see them all the time
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Nope! The next French one I see will be the first! It's a Macron con to raise more tax and Frenchie has no miney. Sa La veev.

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We drove down through France last summer with our Crit Air 2 on the windscreen.
Avoided Paris by going down via Rouen, then Orleons. A75 to coast and stopped outside Beziers.
Then on down to Benicassim.
Back up to Argeles sur Mer onto Ruynes-en-Margeride. Never saw one! (but wasn't trying too hard to be honest).
We then drove over to Lyon for 2 nights to get into the city for the day.
They were everywhere, I couldn't miss them, and all colours. There were even a few on the campers on the campsite.
As we drove up through the country we saw a few, but as we got near Paris they increased again in number.

However, like @PhilandMena , I have never seen any in Corby. :)
 
PhilandMena said:
Nope! The next French one I see will be the first! It's a Macron con to raise more tax and Frenchie has no miney. Sa La veev.
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Hollande was president when the Crit’Air scheme started.
 
Sabino said:
We drove down through France last summer with our Crit Air 2 on the windscreen.
Avoided Paris by going down via Rouen, then Orleons. A75 to coast and stopped outside Beziers.
Then on down to Benicassim.
Back up to Argeles sur Mer onto Ruynes-en-Margeride. Never saw one! (but wasn't trying too hard to be honest).
We then drove over to Lyon for 2 nights to get into the city for the day.
They were everywhere, I couldn't miss them, and all colours. There were even a few on the campers on the campsite.
As we drove up through the country we saw a few, but as we got near Paris they increased again in number.

However, like @PhilandMena , I have never seen any in Corby. :)
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I know of one in Corby. Mine!
 
Is there an app with daily up dates on restricted access to towns and cities

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got four crit-air stickers two number ones on my Smart car and Skoda Citigo, A Yellow two on my Motor home and a yellow two on my Mercedes and never yet been near any place where they enforce it, and don't remember ever seeing one on a french car or Motor home(n)
 
Kevan said:
got four crit-air stickers two number ones on my Smart car and Skoda Citigo, A Yellow two on my Motor home and a yellow two on my Mercedes and never yet been near any place where they enforce it, and don't remember ever seeing one on a french car or Motor (n)
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Look at the the pictures on the previous page, I think you will see both!
 

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