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Paris Tackles Pollution: Heavy-Vehicle Parking Fees Surge

12/3/2025

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Paris has intensified efforts to curb "carspreading" by introducing low-traffic zones and higher parking fees for heavy vehicles.
In October 2024, heavy-vehicle parking charges rose from €6 to €18 per hour and from €75 to €225 for six hours.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said larger cars contribute more to pollution and that the restrictions aim to accelerate the environmental transition.
After the changes, heavy-vehicle parking reportedly decreased by two-thirds.

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Paris has intensified efforts to curb "carspreading" by introducing low-traffic zones and higher parking fees for heavy vehicles.
In October 2024, heavy-vehicle parking charges rose from €6 to €18 per hour and from €75 to €225 for six hours.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said larger cars contribute more to pollution and that the restrictions aim to accelerate the environmental transition.
After the changes, heavy-vehicle parking reportedly decreased by two-thirds.