Planning a visit to Paris?
Get ready for a particularly slow ride.
Starting next Monday, there will be a speed limit for vehicles throughout the city, with a speed limit of 30 km / h, Deputy Mayor of Paris David Billiard confirmed in an interview with Radio France.
The official explained that the purpose of the new regulation is not to harm the public of drivers but to prevent accidents in the city, reduce air pollution in it and encourage the public to use public transport, bicycles and even prefer walking.
In fact, driving over 30 km / h is already prohibited in about 60% of the city and now it will spread to the entire city except for a number of major transport arteries, such as the Champs Elysees, where the currently allowed speed is 50 km / h.
"We want to limit as much unnecessary traffic in the city as possible," explained Billiard.
The mayor of Paris, Anne Idelgo, has been working vigorously in recent years to expand bike lanes throughout the city and has also banned old diesel cars from moving in it, turning the Seine River area into a car-free area.
The mayor has also begun to reduce parking spaces throughout Paris, in order to reduce the availability of parking spaces and prevent vehicles from entering the city.
However, the municipality said that in the first few weeks the police will not fine those traveling at speeds above 30 km / h, Eller will be content with a warning to allow time for adaptation to the new legislation. For the public.
