Return of free movement overnight from Monday to Tuesday.
Differentiated traffic, in force since Saturday in the Paris region due to an episode of particle pollution, will end from Tuesday thanks to an improvement in air quality, the police headquarters said on Monday.
“The PM10 particle pollution episode in Île-de-France will end tomorrow.
Lifting of emergency measures today (Monday, editor's note) at 11:59 p.m. ”, tweeted the PP.
Since Saturday, only vehicles with a Crit'Air sticker 0, 1 and 2 have been authorized to circulate in the capital, the small and medium suburbs (within the perimeter delimited by the A86).
#Pollution |
The PM10 particle pollution episode in Île-de-France will end tomorrow.
➡️ Lifting of emergency measures today at 11:59 p.m.
https://t.co/OCNOpyNlIB
– Prefecture of Police (@prefpolice) March 28, 2022
From Tuesday, drivers with a Crit'Air 3 sticker will be able to drive in this area again, without restriction.
As a reminder, even excluding pollution episodes, Crit'Air 4, 5 and unclassified aircraft remain prohibited from circulation within this perimeter on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., except on public holidays.
The measures concerning the maximum authorized speed limits have also been lifted and it will once again be possible to drive up to 130 km/h on the motorway, 110 km/h on certain sections of motorways and expressways, and 80 or 90 km/h. h on national and departmental roads.
Pollution from the Sahara in Corsica
Conversely, an episode of fine particle pollution from the Sahara is expected this Tuesday in Corsica according to the forecasting organization Qualitair Corse.
“The concentrations of fine particles in the air have been significant since the night of Saturday to Sunday March 27” in the Isle of Beauty, specifies the organization.
If “the concentrations are already higher than normal” Monday in Corsica, “the information threshold is exceeded for the day of Tuesday March 29”, adds Qualitair, specifying that a “risk of precipitation for the Wednesday March 30 could cleanse the atmosphere and reduce the risk of air pollution”.
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During this type of phenomenon, in particular in the event of respiratory or cardiac discomfort, it is recommended to limit emissions from automobiles, industrial, craft and domestic sources, to favor short outings, to reduce intense physical and sporting activities.
Qualitair Corse recommends that the public seek advice from their doctor to find out if medical treatment should be adapted if necessary and reminds that even if this Saharan dust is of natural origin, it presents a health risk, especially for sensitive people. and vulnerable.
