Avignon ZFE 2026: Lorries Restricted, Cars Are Not
ZFE-m Avignon · France · Active since 2025
Source: official source · Verified: 2026-07-24
ZFE-m Avignon covers the urban perimeter including most hotel districts and enforces entry via ANPR cameras and police patrols. Tourists arriving by ferry or across the France border often miss the boundary signs — the fine is €68 per entry, and cameras catch foreign plates via rental companies.
Locally the zone is called ZFE-m Avignon (France) — that is the wording on the boundary signs, on the official portal and on any penalty notice, so it is the phrase to search for once you are there.
Next
- Check your own car against Avignon — enter your fuel and Euro class, get a yes or no in one step.
- Arles has a zone too — the nearest one to Avignon, and the rules are not identical.
- If a fine arrives after you get home — who pays on a hire car, and what is actually enforceable across borders.
Practical answers for Avignon
- When is the Avignon zone active?
- 6h00-20h00 (per inter-prefectural order); the days are not clearly specified.
- How much does it cost to drive into Avignon?
- EUR 3.85 (including postage) · Crit'Air vignette Get it wrong and the penalty is EUR 135 (heavy goods vehicles / utility vehicles); EUR 68 for light vehicles under the general Crit'Air regime - but no car restriction is enforced in Avignon.
- Do I need to register or buy anything first?
- Crit'Air vignette Official portal.
- Who is exempt in Avignon?
- Electric vehicles (Crit'Air 0), Hydrogen vehicles, Emergency vehicles and Disabled badge holders. Exemptions are usually not automatic — most require registering your number plate in advance.
Didn’t France abolish its low-emission zones?
No — the repeal never took effect. Parliament did vote in April 2026 to abolish France’s ZFEs, which is why so many guides and news reports say they are gone. The Conseil constitutionnel struck that article down on 21 May 2026 (décision n° 2026-903 DC), so the ZFE provisions of the code général des collectivités territoriales (articles L. 2213-4-1 and L. 2213-4-2) stayed on the books.
The zone in Avignon is therefore still in force and you still need a Crit'Air vignette on the windscreen. Turning up without one because you read that ZFEs were scrapped is the expensive version of this mistake — the penalty is EUR 135 (heavy goods vehicles / utility vehicles); EUR 68 for light vehicles under the general Crit'Air regime - but no car restriction is enforced in Avignon.
One caveat most coverage misses: the article was annulled on procedure, not on its merits — the Council held it was a “cavalier législatif”, an amendment with no link to the bill it was attached to (Constitution, art. 45). Parliament can pass the same repeal again in a properly related bill, so this is settled for now rather than settled for good. Read the decision.
Avignon ZFE-m Avignon Map
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Avignon’s ZFE-m currently restricts only heavy goods and utility vehicles that fail the Crit’Air threshold, with a €135 fine; private cars are not restricted by this zone, though France’s general €68 Crit’Air fine can still apply elsewhere.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Zone type | ZFE |
| City | Avignon |
| Country | France |
| Sticker / registration | Crit’Air Vignette |
| Sticker cost | €3.85 (postage included) |
| Fine | €68 |
| Petrol minimum | Euro 2 |
| Diesel minimum | Euro 3 |
| Operating hours | 6h00-20h00 (per inter-prefectural order) |
| Active since | 2025 |
Can your car enter Avignon?
Enter your vehicle's fuel + Euro class → instant verdict for Avignon (ZFE). Fine if wrong: EUR 135 (heavy goods vehicles / utility vehicles); EUR 68 for light vehicles under the general Crit'Air regime - but no car restriction is enforced in Avignon.
Avignon Emission Zone
The ZFE-m Avignon (ZFE) in Avignon, France has been active since 2025. This zone restricts vehicles that do not meet minimum emission standards.
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Who Can Enter?
- Petrol vehicles: Must meet at least Euro 2 standard
- Diesel vehicles: Must meet at least Euro 3 standard
- Electric vehicles: Always allowed (exempt)
- Plug-in hybrids: Generally allowed
Sticker & Registration
You need: Crit’Air Vignette. Cost: €3.85 (postage included).
Enforcement
ANPR cameras and police patrols. Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-20:00.
Fine for Non-Compliance
Driving in the ZFE-m Avignon without meeting the requirements will result in a fine of €68.
The ZFE in Avignon isn’t optional. If your car doesn’t meet the requirements, you either park outside the zone or pay the fine. €68, to be specific.
What the zone covers
The zone boundaries are marked with Crit’Air signs showing the minimum sticker category allowed. In Avignon, this typically means Crit’Air 3 or better. Some peripheral roads get exemptions during off-peak hours.
Sticker, registration, or neither
Crit’Air costs EUR 3.85 from the official site. One source, no alternatives. The sticker is vehicle-specific — you enter your registration and get a category (1-5 or exempt). Lower number = cleaner car = more access.
French rentals have it. Your own car from abroad? Order three weeks early, minimum.
Three mistakes that cost money
Assuming your existing sticker from another EU country works. Germany’s Plakette doesn’t work in France. Belgium’s LEZ registration doesn’t work in France. Each country has its own system.
Trying to buy the Crit’Air sticker at the border. It doesn’t exist at border shops, gas stations, or rest stops. Online only. Three weeks delivery. No exceptions.
Planning to deal with it later. By the time the fine arrives — often weeks after your trip — it’s too late to dispute and the admin fees have piled up.
Rental car assumption. People assume every rental car is compliant. Most are. Some aren’t — especially budget rentals, older fleet vehicles, or cars rented from private platforms. Check at pickup.
Ditch the car
Trams have made a comeback in French cities. Lyon, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Montpellier — they all have modern tram networks that connect suburbs to city centers. The Paris Metro speaks for itself. Single tickets run EUR 1.90-2.10.
French cities mark Park & Ride lots as ‘P+R’ or ‘Relais Tram.’ Usually free parking if you have a transit ticket. City center parking runs EUR 2-3/hour and spaces are scarce.
Bike rentals are everywhere in Avignon. Faster than driving in the center, and you don’t have to think about zones, stickers, or parking.
More on driving rules, speed limits, and equipment requirements: Driving in France. For seasonal tyre regulations: France tyre laws.
Driving in Avignon — Quick Reference
Here is what you need to know about parking options and costs in Avignon.
| City centre | Metered parking available in centre |
| Park & Ride | P+R facilities at public transport hubs where available |
Tip: Check local parking apps for real-time availability and payment options in Avignon
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| General emergency | 112 |
| Police | 17 |
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 18 |
Recent changes to this page
- Title, description and introduction rewritten from this page's own data (no shared template wording).
- Re-verified fine (€68) and requirements against France authority portal.
- Confirmed Crit'Air Vignette remains mandatory; 2026 ruleset unchanged.
- Updated enforcement procedure notes after seasonal review cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ZFE-m Avignon in Avignon requires: Crit'Air Vignette. Minimum Euro standard is Euro 2 for petrol and Euro 3 for diesel vehicles.
The fine for driving in Avignon's ZFE-m Avignon without the required sticker or with a non-compliant vehicle is €68.
Yes, electric vehicles (BEVs) and most plug-in hybrids are exempt from emission zone restrictions in Avignon.
No. Entering the zone means entering the zone — even for a minute. The cameras or police don't distinguish between passing through and parking for a week.
Usually yes. Major rental companies keep their fleets compliant. But budget agencies and older vehicles can be exceptions. Ask at the counter. Don't assume.
The fine (€68) applies to everyone — locals and tourists alike. For rental cars, the rental company charges your credit card plus an admin fee (usually EUR 20-50). For personal vehicles, the fine gets sent to your registered address. A notice can still reach your home address, because authorities use commercial address-tracing services. What does not exist is automatic EU enforcement — Directive 2015/413 covers only eight road-safety offences and emission-zone violations are not among them.
Not from the official source. Certificat-air.gouv.fr takes 2-3 weeks for international delivery. Some unofficial resellers claim faster delivery but charge more. The official one is EUR 3.85.