Traffic will be differentiated in Ile-de-France from Thursday, August 6 and until the end of an episode of ozone pollution favored by the strong heat to come, announced Wednesday August 5 the police prefect of Paris. In the territory " delimited by the A86 ", " only vehicles equipped with a Crit'Air class 0, 1 and 2 sticker will be authorized to circulate " between 5:30 am and 8 pm, the prefecture said in its press release.
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The maximum speeds are also reduced, passing to 110km / h, 90km / h and 70 km / h depending on the track. Controls will be put in place, " with discernment, taking into account departures and returns on leave, " the statement said. " It is also recommended to limit travel by car, to favor teleworking and, if necessary, to practice carpooling " he continues.
The region also offers a special package to use unlimited public transport, at a price of 3.80 euros. The scorching episode, with temperatures reaching 35 ° C in Paris on Thursday, could last a week. For this last weekend of crossover, traffic will be " exceptionally difficult " on the roads Saturday, again classified black in the direction of departures, said Wednesday Bison Futé.
