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Lyon

Low-emission zone (ZFE) · run by Métropole de Lyon

You need a Crit'Air 3 sticker or cleaner

This applies to every vehicle type the source covers here.

As of 31 July 2026

Some vehicle types aren't covered by the source. Where the table below says “not stated”, we genuinely don't know — we'd rather tell you that than guess and cost you a fine. Confirm with Métropole de Lyon.

What you need, by vehicle

Your vehicleWhat you needWhen it applies
CarsCrit'Air 3 or cleaner
Crit'Air 3 is the dirtiest sticker allowed. Lower numbers (and electric) are fine; anything higher, or with no sticker at all, is banned when the zone is active.
All day, every day
Vans up to 3.5tCrit'Air 3 or cleaner
Crit'Air 3 is the dirtiest sticker allowed. Lower numbers (and electric) are fine; anything higher, or with no sticker at all, is banned when the zone is active.
All day, every day
Vehicles over 3.5tCrit'Air 3 or cleaner
Crit'Air 3 is the dirtiest sticker allowed. Lower numbers (and electric) are fine; anything higher, or with no sticker at all, is banned when the zone is active.
All day, every day
Buses & coachesNot stated
The source doesn't say how this vehicle type is treated here. We won't guess — check with the authority before you travel.
All day, every day
Motorbikes & scootersCrit'Air 3 or cleaner
Crit'Air 3 is the dirtiest sticker allowed. Lower numbers (and electric) are fine; anything higher, or with no sticker at all, is banned when the zone is active.
All day, every day

In force since 1 January 2025.

Where it is

The zone covers central Lyon and is set by Métropole de Lyon. Boundaries follow specific streets, so check the official map before you rely on being just outside it.

View Lyon on OpenStreetMap →

Getting a Crit'Air sticker

You can order it yourself from the official government service for a few euros — it's the only legitimate source, it's tied to your registration plate, and it arrives by post. Order it well before you travel; delivery abroad takes longer than you'd expect. We don't sell stickers and never will — any site charging you extra for one is just a middleman.

Official Crit'Air service (certificat-air.gouv.fr) →

Lyon's own zone information: www.grandlyon.com