Paris to Implement Carpool Lane on Périphérique Starting March 3

The new lane will prioritize carpoolers, public transport, and emergency vehicles during peak hours to reduce pollution and traffic congestion.

The carpool lane will operate on the left side of the Périphérique and parts of the A1, A12, and A13 highways during weekday peak hours: 7:00–10:30 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM.
Eligible vehicles include those with at least two occupants, public transport, taxis, emergency vehicles, and vehicles for people with reduced mobility; violators face a €135 fine starting May 1 after a two-month educational phase.
This initiative builds on the temporary Olympic lanes from the 2024 Games and aims to combat pollution and noise affecting 550,000 residents near the Périphérique.
Critics, including regional leaders and business groups, argue the measure is unfair to night-shift workers and may exacerbate traffic and pollution in surrounding areas.
The lane's activation will be dynamically managed based on real-time traffic conditions, with visible indicators signaling when it is in use.