Crit'Air sticker for France - do we need one?

[barryd]

Its also worth pointing out if you are blue badge holder you are exempt. However I quizzed this because when the APNR cameras are operational, how will they know? This was the answer. Seems right now you would have to register it for each zone which is daft. It wont affect me but it might others.

"Because your vehicle is registered in the UK, the French automated database won't automatically know it is associated with a blue badge holder. If you roll past an ANPR camera in a restricted zone during a high-pollution ban, the automated system might trigger an erroneous fine.

To avoid the hassle of contesting a ticket by mail after the fact, individual French metropolises have set up online pre-registration portals for disabled drivers.

• For example, if you plan to travel near or through major zones like Paris or Lyon, you can upload your vehicle registration (V5C) and a scan of your Blue Badge to their local ZFE website ahead of time.
• This flags your registration plate as "exempt" in their local camera systems.

Since you have a Class 2 sticker, you won't even need to rely on the disability exemption for 95% of France, but registering your plate locally is a smart, stress-free backup plan if you intend to camp or travel near central Paris, Lyon, or Grenoble."