Set up to limit the circulation of the most polluting vehicles, the ZFE is now clearly under threat. In a mixed commission, deputies and senators have found an agreement to simply eliminate this system on a national scale. A decision that, if confirmed, would remove one of the most controversial symbols of urban mobility policies in Lyon.
Will Crit’Air soon be put on the shelf?
And the famous Crit’Air sticker might no longer determine the right to drive in Lyon. If the law is passed, the restrictions related to Crit’Air classes would disappear, ending the bans on vehicles deemed too polluting. This prospect brings relief to many drivers, especially low-income households and professionals who rely on their cars for work.
The text is set to be voted on by the National Assembly on Tuesday, January 27, and then by the Senate on Thursday, January 29.
four. Problem: the government, initially in favor of maintaining the low-emission zone (ZFE) in Lyon, has not yet clearly settled on its position. As a result, the outcome of the vote remains highly uncertain and could be decided by just a few votes.Lyon on the brink of a major turning point
On the right, the National Rally and The Republicans have already announced that they would vote for the abandonment of low-emission zones, deeming them socially unjust and ineffective. On the left, however, the opposition is expected to be massive, as the ZFE is seen as an essential tool in the fight against air pollution and climate change.
If the abolition goes ahead, Lyon would join the ranks of major cities forced to rethink their environmental strategy. One thing is for sure: amidst ecological imperatives, social pressure, and political realities, the ZFE has become much more than just a simple measure.
traffic congestion. Final response in the coming days, at the Palais-Bourbon and the Senate.