Paris Implements Traffic-Restricted Zone in City Center

Starting November 4, only certain vehicles will be allowed in the first four arrondissements to reduce congestion and pollution.

The new traffic-restricted zone (ZTL) covers approximately 5.5 km² in the heart of Paris, affecting the first four arrondissements.
Access is restricted to emergency vehicles, buses, taxis, residents, workers, and those with specific destinations like medical appointments or shopping.
The initiative aims to cut traffic by 30% on Avenue de l'Opéra and 15% on Boulevard de Sébastopol, improving air quality and reducing noise.
A phased approach will be used, starting with an educational period followed by enforcement and fines for violations.
Initial plans for the ZTL were modified, excluding areas like Île de la Cité and parts of the Rive Droite and Rive Gauche.