Paris increases parking fees for heavy cars: up to 225 euros per day!

Paris increases parking fees for heavy cars: up to 225 euros per day!

In the French capital Paris, large cars such as SUVs are drastically increased from October. An hour parking in the center will now cost 18 euros, with a ticket for six hours, 225 euros are even due. Outside the city center, the fees are somewhat lower. This regulation applies specifically to combustion and hybrid vehicles from a weight of 1.6 tons and for electric cars that weigh at least two tons. However, the city administration has determined exceptions for residents, craftsmen and people with disabilities.

The decision to increase the parking fees resulted from a citizens' survey in which only about six percent of the residents entitled to vote took part. However, 54.5 percent of the respondents voted for the new tariffs. The city tour argues that heavy vehicles cause increased environmental pollution, take up a lot of space in public space and endanger traffic safety.

surveillance and support for traffic transition

To ensure compliance with the new regulation, Paris relies on a system with video carpets that record the characteristics of the parked cars. Drivers enter their license plates at the machine when parking, which enables the urban authorities to access keeper and vehicle data and to determine whether a vehicle falls into the heavier weight class.

The increase in parking fees is part of a more comprehensive traffic transition that drives the mayor Anne Hidalgo. Among other things, these include the blocking of several riverside roads on the Seine for car traffic to make room for pedestrians, as well as the expansion of the cycle path network. In the urban area, the speed limits have been reduced almost everywhere to 30 km/h. In addition, the distribution permit for e-scooters recently ended after a citizen survey that the majority of the population was against the scooters.

The measures and changes in traffic in Paris are part of a long -term strategy of the city that aims at more sustainable mobility. The approach aims to increase the quality of life in the city and make a contribution to reducing environmental pollution. Details on the innovations are also in an article on www.lippewelle.de to read.