Crit'Air sticker

[Kayleigh]

Sorry in advance - a bit off topic, but on a right hand drive where are people sticking the crit’ air sticker? And, can you just stick it on and take it off as required?

Actually a good question. Maybe they have cameras that check one side of the vehicle.. I would like to know too, for when/if I receive my sticker!

 

[WelshGas]

Sorry in advance - a bit off topic, but on a right hand drive where are people sticking the crit’ air sticker? And, can you just stick it on and take it off as required?

You cannot remove it without destroying it.

Actually a good question. Maybe they have cameras that check one side of the vehicle.. I would like to know too, for when/if I receive my sticker!

From Official website.

Crit'Air company Vignette

All company vehicles must have a Crit'Air sticker. Here are the rules to know.

entreprendre.service-public.fr

 

[Justinitus]

I cut my sticker out, popped it in an old tax disc holder and just stick it on the windscreen when we are travelling.

I was told by a mate who lives in France it should be on the bottom corner (uk drivers side) of the windscreen and easily visible.

 

[Wesel]

I cut my sticker out, popped it in an old tax disc holder and just stick it on the windscreen when we are travelling.

I was told by a mate who lives in France it should be on the bottom corner (uk drivers side) of the windscreen and easily visible.

The official website of the French government specifies that the sticker must be stuck on the windshield at the bottom right.

 

[Justinitus]

The official website of the French government specifies that the sticker must be stuck on the windshield at the bottom right.

It does, but presumably they mean bottom right of windscreen if you’re sitting inside the car applying the sticker?

The official video shows it this side as well as the photo below.



I’m going to double check with my friend as we are off over there again in a few weeks!

 

[scottk]

It does, but presumably they mean bottom right of windscreen if you’re sitting inside the car applying the sticker?

The official video shows it this side as well as the photo below.

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I’m going to double check with my friend as we are off over there again in a few weeks!

That’s where I put mine. It’s low enough that you don’t notice it when driving.

 

[mr pg]

Bottom right corner as you look from drivers seat. No, you can't remove it without destroying it, so just leave it on for any further trips you do, it's not an annual thing (like a Swiss vignette for example).

 

[Azteccamper]

Quick question. Just about to sell Cali, do I just peel off sticker or do I let any authorities know in France? Currently the sticker is linked to the van and my name and address.

 

[colintfcolintf]

Personally I would leave it on there (rightly or wrongly)

 

[Kingfisher]

Hello
Not sure if this is the best thread to post this on...
I've just bought a 2012 registered California SE, and received the V5 today.
Tried to apply for a Crit Air sticker but the V5 does not have a Vehicle Category (section J) specified.
DVLA have advised that when the vehicle was first registered the Vehicle Category section wasn't required or provided.
DVLA said I need to arrange an IVA test (Individual Vehicle Assessment) to verify it's a campervan to assign an M1 or M2 category. Cost of IVA test is around £200 and a 200 mile round trip to either Bristol or Exeter!
Just wondered if anyone has come across this issue and if so, an easier solution?
Many thanks
Nick

I don't know anything about vehicle registrations with DVLA. As far as the Crit'Air sticker goes, I would just apply with whatever registration document you have now and indicate the M1 category in the application. It's just a few euros for the application and chances are they'll send you a sticker.

 

[acer]

It does, but presumably they mean bottom right of windscreen if you’re sitting inside the car applying the sticker?

The official video shows it this side as well as the photo below.

View attachment 132682

I’m going to double check with my friend as we are off over there again in a few weeks!

Ultimately, I agree with you and others posting here - bottom right. I asked because the instructions also mentioned something along the lines of this location not affecting a clear view, which would be correct for a left hand drive but not right hand drive.

 

[WelshGas]

Quick question. Just about to sell Cali, do I just peel off sticker or do I let any authorities know in France? Currently the sticker is linked to the van and my name and address.

No. The sticker is for the vehicle Not the Owner, and is for the life of the vehicle. No need to inform anyone.

 

[vwcaliindobelgian]

Hello, I'm heading to France in my T5 Cali next week and have just read that I need a Crit' Air vignette to go in to many French cities. Does anyone know if its possible to buy these stickers once you're in France (rather than buying them online which takes many weeks to arrive)? Thanks!

You don’t need sticker but just a confirmation should suffice to drive inside the big cities . Note that if you drive on motorways then this sticker is not needed.

 

[TripleBee]

No. The sticker is for the vehicle Not the Owner, and is for the life of the vehicle. No need to inform anyone.

The sticker contains the VIN-number and number plate. In Belgium, you can take your number plate to your next car. If you sell your car, the number plate doesn't stay on the vehicle, making the sticker useless for the next owner.
So for The Netherlands and other countries where the number plate stays on the car, you can use the sticker for the next owner, but for other countries where the number plate isn't fixed on the car, you have to buy a new one for your new vehicle, and is useless for the next owner.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Agree. It might be overkill, but I’d remove anything that could trace back to my info., even a personalised plate.

 

[BertieBus]

I don't know anything about vehicle registrations with DVLA. As far as the Crit'Air sticker goes, I would just apply with whatever registration document you have now and indicate the M1 category in the application. It's just a few euros for the application and chances are they'll send you a sticker.

Thanks Kingfisher...the application was approved and sticker in the post...seems like they don't check the details too closely!

 

[AlanC]

Quick question. Just about to sell Cali, do I just peel off sticker or do I let any authorities know in France? Currently the sticker is linked to the van and my name and address.

If you have a cherished number on your van that you are keeping, then the Crit'Air sticker will need to come off as the number will change back to the original registration one.

Other than that, it can stay on the vehicle without informing the French authorities.

Alan

 

[Azteccamper]

If you have a cherished number on your van that you are keeping, then the Crit'Air sticker will need to come off as the number will change back to the original registration one.

Other than that, it can stay on the vehicle without informing the French authorities.

Alan

And I won’t get any fines, etc. ?

 

[Flower Power]

So, the awaited sticker arrived today Feb.24 and the letter was dated Jan 28 sent on the 20th of this month. All ready.

 

[Kayleigh]

So, the awaited sticker arrived today Feb.24 and the letter was dated Jan 28 sent on the 20th of this month. All ready.

Yep same here, mine arrived today as well

 

[AlanC]

And I won’t get any fines, etc. ?

No, because the Crit'Air sticker is registered to the vehicle and not the owner.

 

[Barbara]

Sorry in advance - a bit off topic, but on a right hand drive where are people sticking the crit’ air sticker? And, can you just stick it on and take it off as required?

Not removal and reusable, the info that comes with in says where to stick, same side for UK vehicles as French.

 

[B J G]

Thankyou! There’s loads of classics and older that go to Le Mans Classic via Caen.
Many thanks in advance for any updates

Now back in UK
I saw no signs relating to Air pollution vehicle restrictions either way from the A84 travelling around Caen City 'ring road' to the Caen Port.
I didn't look up off slip roads for any signage.

 

[colintfcolintf]

Now back in UK
I saw no signs relating to Air pollution vehicle restrictions either way from the A84 travelling around Caen City 'ring road' to the Caen Port.
I didn't look up off slip roads for any signage.

many thanks for reporting back BJG

 

[Hawthorn37]

Now back in UK
I saw no signs relating to Air pollution vehicle restrictions either way from the A84 travelling around Caen City 'ring road' to the Caen Port.
I didn't look up off slip roads for any signage.

There are currently 12 cities where the LEZs (ZCRs) are always active (usually 8am to 8pm). Caen isn’t on the list. There are also temporary / emergency zones (ZPAs) which are implemented when conditions dictate.

The list of ZCRs is increasing slowly, with Rouen being added a couple of years ago.

The simple answer is to get the Crit’ Air sticker - in case you stray into a zone for some unplanned reason.