Also known as “Crit’Air stickers,” these anti-pollution stickers were created to limit air pollution in certain French cities. More specifically, they classify vehicles according to their category and engine type. Is the use of an anti-pollution sticker mandatory? Are there any exceptions regarding the use of Crit’Air stickers? If so, what are they?
Since July 1, 2016, it has been possible to apply for an anti-pollution sticker online.
No more trips to the tobacconist. Long, time-consuming, and tedious procedures are also a thing of the past. Simply visit a specialized website like Vignette-Pollution.org to order your Crit’Air sticker online. The fee is €3.62. Remember to always have your vehicle registration document (carte grise) with you. Here’s how to obtain a Crit’Air sticker. Crit’Air Sticker ColorsDepending on the pollution level, there are 6 categories of anti-pollution stickers. More precisely, there are 6 Crit’Air stickers, the nomenclature of which was officially revealed in June 2021:
The green and white sticker: this designates fully electric or hydrogen vehicles,
The purple sticker: this represents recent gasoline vehicle models,
- The yellow sticker: this applies to gasoline or hybrid vehicles compliant with Euro 4 standards, as well as diesel vehicles meeting Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards,
- The orange sticker: this is for gasoline or hybrid vehicles meeting Euro 2 and Euro 3 standards,
- The brown sticker: this is for diesel vehicles meeting Euro 3 standards,
- The gray sticker: this is reserved for diesel vehicles meeting Euro 2 standards.
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- Anti-pollution stickers for classic vehicles
if a classic car is too polluting, it may be banned from driving
and parking (especially in restricted traffic zones and low-emission zones or LEZs). To circumvent certain rules and exceptions, you can obtain a classic car registration certificate. To simplify the process, consider applying for a classic car registration certificate online. You can complete the application yourself or use a service provider approved by the Ministry.
Emissions stickers for used vehicles
Regulations clearly state that the air quality certificate classification applies to both new and used vehicles. In fact, the allocation of a Crit’Air sticker is in no way dependent on whether the car has been previously used or not. It depends on the vehicle’s age and its pollution level.
