Everything you need to know about the Crit’Air sticker
The Crit’Air sticker is a mandatory environmental sticker that must be displayed on all vehicles driving in Paris and other French cities. The sticker indicates the vehicle’s emissions level and allows authorities to restrict access to certain areas during periods of high pollution.
What is the Crit’Air sticker?
The Crit’Air sticker is a six-color sticker that indicates the vehicle’s emissions level. The colors are:
- Green: Electric vehicles
- Yellow: Petrol vehicles that meet Euro 5 or 6 emissions standards and diesel vehicles that meet Euro 6 emissions standards
- Orange: Petrol vehicles that meet Euro 4 emissions standards and diesel vehicles that meet Euro 5 emissions standards
- Purple: Diesel vehicles that meet Euro 3 emissions standards
- Gray: Diesel vehicles that meet Euro 2 emissions standards
- Black: Diesel vehicles that meet Euro 1 emissions standards or older
Where is the Crit’Air sticker required?
The Crit’Air sticker is required in all of Paris and in several other French cities, including:
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Bordeaux
- Toulouse
- Lille
- Grenoble
- Strasbourg
- Montpellier
How do I get a Crit’Air sticker?
You can apply for a Crit’Air sticker online or by mail. The cost of the sticker is €3.70.
To apply online, you will need to provide your vehicle’s registration number and a copy of your vehicle’s registration document.
To apply by mail, you will need to complete a form and include a copy of your vehicle’s registration document.
How long does it take to get a Crit’Air sticker?
It takes about 10 days to receive a Crit’Air sticker by mail. If you apply online, you will receive an email with a downloadable PDF of your sticker.
What happens if I don’t have a Crit’Air sticker?
If you drive in a Crit’Air zone without a valid sticker, you may be fined €68.
Exceptions to the Crit’Air sticker requirement
There are some exceptions to the Crit’Air sticker requirement. These include:
- Vehicles used by emergency services
- Vehicles used by people with disabilities
- Vehicles used for public transport
- Vehicles used for military purposes
Future of the Crit’Air sticker
The Crit’Air sticker is currently under review by the French government. The government is considering changes to the sticker system, including:
- Making the sticker mandatory for all vehicles in France
- Introducing a new color category for the cleanest vehicles
- Increasing the fines for driving without a valid sticker
The future of the Crit’Air sticker is uncertain, but it is clear that the French government is committed to reducing air pollution.
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