France. Paris. Old car use restricted in Paris. Cars and commercial vehicles on the road since before 1997, and motorcycles and scooters first sold before June 1999 are no longer allowed to circulate in Paris Monday through Friday between 8am and 8pm. The ecological benefits of these changes are questionable, while the economic and pleasure costs are considerable.
The new law doesn’t affect David, boss of an Italian restaurant in the 3rd arrondissement. His 1973 Fiat 500 is registered as a Collector’s vehicle. 2016