As of Monday November 4, 2024, the city of Paris has introduced a Limited Traffic Zone in the first four arrondissements of the capital. This measure, aimed at reducing traffic in the Paris hyper-center, now prohibits motorized vehicles from crossing the heart of Paris without stopping for authorized reasons. As part of the implementation of this measure, the mayor's office is allowing itself a period of prevention and awareness-raising with regard to the CO2 emissions that could be avoided with the help of this measure, before motorists are penalized for non-compliance.
Zone à Trafic Limité : Complete guide, questions and answers about the ZTL
The Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) came into force this Monday, November 4, 2024, in the heart of Paris, prohibiting motorized vehicles from crossing the first four arrondissements if they don't have a specific reason for doing so. Which vehicles are authorized? How will checks be carried out? And what are the exceptions? What documents do I need to provide? This guide answers the main questions. [Read more]
And just what are the risks for offending vehicles? Drivers of motorized vehicles are liable to a €135 fine if they drive through the center of the capital without stopping. This measure does not apply to cyclists or scooters. Through traffic is prohibited 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
On the other hand, there are several reasons for stopping in a ZTL: living there, working there, having a medical consultation there, going to visit friends, a store, a business, a cinema, making a delivery, a breakdown service... As for controls, it is not yet known exactly how they might be carried out.
Zone à Trafic Limité : Complete guide, questions and answers about the ZTL
