CRIT’AIR: How to get a sticker? All tips!

Do you know zfes? This less poetic designation is hidden areas with low emissions, defined by urban spaces aimed at limiting the circulation of the most polluting vehicles. Since the Law of 2021, more than 150,000 inhabitants have become compulsory in agglomerations, since January 31, 2024. Since 1 January 2025, 29 new urban areas are joined to 12 agglomerations that have already accepted the low -ish zone.

And if you live in one of these cities, you will need a vignette Crit’Air. A small pasture to be placed along the technical inspection shows a note from E to 5, E are the least polluting vehicles (100% electric), 5 corresponding to the most pollutant (diesel from 1999). Note that cars over 30 may escape under certain conditions. In the absence of a sticker, the driver exposes a sanction. We try to see more clearly by explanation of everything you need to know!

What is ZF? What is it for?

The Low emissions They represent a concrete response to the call of air pollution episodes in our metropolises. The aim of these defined perimeters is to protect the health of the inhabitants by reducing their exposure to fine particles and nitrogen oxides, responsible for many respiratory diseases.

According to public health, France causes almost 40,000 premature deaths in France every year. The establishment of the ZFE makes it possible to significantly reduce these harmful emissions due to strict road regulation.

Implementation of these zones is accompanied by a system Environmental classification Based on the Crit’Air vignettes, allowing you to quickly identify the level of pollution of each vehicle.

What are the reports of ZF in 2025?

First, in 2025, 29 new ZFEs were created, in the application of the Climate Act and Resistance. This time, more than 150,000 inhabitants concern agglomerations, each of which comes with a different implementation according to local political wishes.

Here are 29 new ZFES created from 1 January 2025:

• Dunkirk (no information about the criteria)
• Lille (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Douais – Lenty (No Criteries Information)
• Amiens (no information about the criteria)
• Nancy (Crit’Air 5 and not classified excluded)
• Metz (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Valenciennes (no information about the criteria)
• Dijon (Crit’Air 5 and not classified excluded)
• Mulhouse (no information about the criteria)
• Annecy (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Anmasse (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Toulon (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Nîmes (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Chambers (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Avignon (Crit’Air 5 and not classified excluded)
• Bordeaux (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Limoges (no information about the criteria)
• Community of agglomeration community in Basque (Crit’Air 5 and not classified excluded)
• Perpignan (no information about the criteria)
• PAU (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Orleans (no information about the criteria)
• Tours (exclusion of vehicles without classified)
• Angers (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Nantes (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Brest (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Caen (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Le Havre (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Reindeer (exclusion of non -classified vehicles)
• Bethune (no information about the criteria

Note that Le Mans, even if he is worried about this measure, has been given an exception to the establishment of the ZF Zone.

What are the new criticism regulations in 2025 for the capital cities?

And before these new ZFES, 12 capitals have already introduced the rules related to Crit’Air. Among them, some see how their traffic conditions evolve since 1 January 2025.

We make:

• Paris: Prohibition of vehicle circulation from criticism 3
• Lyon: Prohibition of vehicle circulation from criticism 3
• Montpellier: Prohibition of vehicle circulation from criticism 3
• Grenoble: Prohibition of vehicle circulation from criticism 3
• Marseille: Crit’Air 4, 5 and not classified excluded from ZFE
• Rouen: Crit’Air 4, 5 and not classified excluded from ZFE
• Strasbourg: Crit’Air 4, 5 and not classified excluded from ZFE
• Toulouse: No big change
• Clermont: No big change
• Reims: No big change
• Holy Etienne: No big change
• Nice: No big change

Note that for metropolises prohibiting circulation of Crit’Air 3 vehicles, relaxation measures should allow the drivers to benefit from deviations several times a year. In addition, in 2025, the year should be primarily educational and not to enter the sanction.

What is the peculiarity of the Paris area?

PUSH Métropole du Grand Paris Use of specific measures in the territory, including 77 municipalities. The circuit extends on the A86 motorway without including the other. The restrictions are valid from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 20:00, with the exception of the holidays.

The only removal system allows drivers of vehicles concerned to circulate 24 days a year thanks ZF PASS. This flexibility is added to 139 days of free operation on weekends and holidays.

The authorities planned an adaptation phase in 2025. Automated controls will not start until 2026, so motorists would leave to new rules.

How much does the Crit’Air sticker cost?

Now that we have seen a (very) long list of affected cities or newly concerned ZE, we will see how to prepare. From 1 January 2025, if you travel in one of these agglomerations, you will need to have a critical vignette. But what is its price? Here it is very simple: Crit’Air’s sticker costs EUR 3.77 (sticker price + postal rates).

How to order a Crit’Air sticker?

If Crit’Air Vignette is not expensive, but it is obliged to think that order it before 1 January 2025 if you are worried. If you want to do it, you have to go through the official government website and follow these steps:

• Bring your registration certificate and payment method
• Go to a dedicated site
• Click on Order
• Enter the information required
• Payment of payment

Your critical sticker will be sent to you within 10 days after your order. Please note that many sites offering this service exist, but are fraud. Only the official website adds Crit’Air Vignettes in France! In addition, it seems that for people who do not have direct access to the web, it seems that no alternative (physical or telephone) management method.

What is the sanction in the absence of a Crit’Air sticker?

And if you do not order your sticker or do you orbit in spite of the ban? There you risk a sanction. Because if many agglomerations intend to go through an educational period first, try to raise more awareness than a sanction, in case of non -compliance with a flat -rate rate in case of non -compliance:

• EUR 68 per vehicle (car, two wheels, less than 3.5 tons) without sticker, with a reduction at 45 € and an increase to 180 €
• € 135 for vehicles and buses

These are all information to prepare the year 2025 as a driver!

How do I find out if my car needs a Crit’Air sticker?

The classification of your vehicle depends on three basic criteria : Motorization type, first registration date and EURO standard registered on your gray card (V.9 field).

Free simulator on the website Certa-ir.gouv.fr allows you to immediately check your vehicle category. Owners of an electric or hydrogen car automatically receive the green sticker Crit’Air 0.

Diesel vehicles registered between 2006 and 2010 belong to the CRIT’AIR 3 category, while gasoline models put into circulation between 1997 and 2005 are assigned the same classification. Older cars, registered before 1997, are considered non -slip.

What is the price of the Crit’Air sticker?

The Official price In 2025, Crit’Air was EUR 3,81 for sending to the mainland France. This amount includes a certificate of EUR 3.11, to which postage fees are added.

For vehicles registered abroad, the total amount of EUR 4.91 with higher transport costs. Notice that it unique It remains valid throughout the life of the vehicle without having to restore if it remains readable on the windshield.

Beware of unofficial websites that offer a sticker at increased prices. Only the certificate certificates Air.gouv.fr guarantee a control tariff.

Is it mandatory to place the sticker Crit’Air?

PUSH Critical sticker It is essential in two main situations: circulating in low -emission areas (ZFE) and during episodes of pollution when differentiated operation is set.

Eleven French metropolis so far requires this certificate permanently, especially Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse. In these areas, his absence at the end of the end exposes you to checks and sanctions.

The device gradually applies to further agglomerations. For them Daily trips As with occasional routes in these regulated sectors, it is better to predict and equip your vehicle with the corresponding grazer. This obligation applies to residents and visitors, including professional vehicles.

Can I ride without Crit’Air Vignette? Do I risk a fine?

The answer varies according to your area. Besides Low emissions And the period of episodes of pollution, you can freely circulate without vignette Crit’Air throughout French territory.

There is no sticker in rural areas and small towns that are not affected by environmental limitation. The Bison Futé interactive map allows you to accurately visualize sectors where you can drive without restrictions.

However, note that even if your usual way does not exceed ZF, it is recommended to obtain this sticker. Unforeseen detour or route change could lead you to exceed the regulated area.