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Do I need a Crit'Air sticker to drive through France?

I want to drive through France down to Spain in a Mercedes 320SL 1995 registered convertible. Simply do I need one of these sticker please, bit of a grey area?

Asked on 18 March 2025 by Colin

Answered by Craig Cheetham
This largely depends if you're driving near one of 15 areas where a Crit'Air sticker is mandatory. If so, it costs 3.70 Euros. You can find out if you need one here: www.france.fr/en/article/crit-air-anti-pollution-v...2
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