Do ‘crit’air’ stickers go out of date for french low-emission zones?

ALMOST ALL VEHICLES ARE GIVEN A POLLUTION RATING BETWEEN 1 AND 5, AND THE MOST POLLUTING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CERTAIN TOWNS Reader Question: I have recently purchased a Crit’Air sticker for my

vehicle, but I could not see if there was a deadline for when it must be renewed. Can I always use the same one in my car?  Crit’Air stickers do not need to be renewed or replaced except in

cases of loss, damage or major changes to your vehicle. The purpose of the stickers is to show the level of pollution that your vehicle emits, rated from ‘level 1’ (lowest) to ‘level 5’

(highest). They must be placed on almost all vehicles – both French and foreign-registered – when passing through low-emission zones in France. The only exception to the rule is for

vehicules de collection (collector vehicles such as antiques). There are currently 12 of these Zones à faibles émissions (ZFE) in the country (or 13, if Paris and its suburbs are counted

separately) but more are on the way. CRIT’AIR RULES TO TIGHTEN In theory, by 2025, all towns with a population greater than 150,000 are meant to introduce a ZFE – and require Crit’Air

stickers – but the plans have faced backlash from many local authorities.  The current restrictions are also set to become more restrictive until the most-polluting vehicles are effectively

banned from cities.  While the rules are changing, vehicles do not usually change between Crit'Air categories, and so do not need new stickers. However, if a vehicle is retrofitted with

anti pollution devices, such as particle filters or Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) the owner can apply to change the vehicle’s category by following the instructions on the official

Crit’air website here Read more: 2024 MAP: Where are France’s clean air driving zones? What are rules? Note that Crit'Air stickers are a favourite of scammers in France, and many

websites deal in misinformation to separate drivers from their money. The official Crit’Air website is the only place to purchase a sticker online.  Read more: Do drivers need a different

‘Crit’Air’ sticker for each French city?