Lyon’s Low-Emission Zone: Diesel Car Ban Postponed
This page is translated from the original post "ZFE Lyon : l’interdiction des voitures diesel repoussée" in French.
- 16/02/2023 15:00
The Lyon metropolis announced the postponement of the diesel Crit’Air 2 vehicle ban in the ZFE-m of Lyon to 2028.
Bruno Bernard, president of the Lyon metropolis, announced on Tuesday a respite for owners of so-called Crit’Air 2 vehicles. This concerns all diesel cars registered from January 1, 2011 onward.
The Lyon metropolis aims to facilitate a smoother transition to cleaner mobility that relies less on polluting vehicles. This is part of an effort to improve public transportation in Lyon, such as with a waterborne shuttle.
The metropolitan president, speaking in the Lyon Tribune, seems to have listened to city residents. He mentions those with modest incomes who may not have the financial resources to replace their car or two-wheeler. This postponement until 2028 will allow them to change vehicles serenely, whether they are shop owners or private citizens.
What is the reason for this two-year extension?
Two issues arose regarding the schedule of the Low Emission Mobility Zone (ZFE-m). The ecologist mayor of Lyon’s metropolis mentioned that traffic control radars are only operational starting in 2024. It also appears that Lyon’s vehicle fleet will need significant renewal for the ZFE.
This announcement is made during a peak pollution period in Lyon. It does not seem to please some city councilors. For example: Romain Billard, who criticizes the ecological conviction of the metropolitan president.
In his announcement on Tuesday, Bruno Bernard also mentioned expanding the zone, which will be subject to consultation and a vote.
What restrictions are already in effect in the Lyon ZFE?
The Lyon Low Emission Mobility Zone (ZFE-m) already bans light commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles with a Crit’Air 3, 4, and 5 stickers and unclassified vehicles such as:
- Diesel utility vehicles from before 2011
- Gasoline utility vehicles from before 2015
- Diesel heavy-duty vehicles before October 2011
- Gasoline heavy-duty vehicles before October 2009
Since September 1, 2022, private diesel cars registered before 2001 and gasoline cars registered before 1997 are not allowed to circulate or park within the Lyon ZFE. This applies every day, 24 hours a day. Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and thermal quadricycles are also banned, but only those registered before June 1, 2000.
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