French MPs vote to scrap low-emission zones8 hours ago Share Save Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Share SaveTesson/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The low-emission zones are credited with reducing air pollution in ParisFrance's National Assembly has voted to abolish low-emission zones, a key measure introduced during President Emmanuel Macron's first term to reduce city pollution. So-called ZFEs (zones à faibles émissions) have been criticised for hitting those who cannot afford less-polluting vehicles the hardest. The MPs voted either for the end of this nightmare, or they abstained," he told Le Figaro newspaper. Those produced after 1997 need a round "Crit'Air" sticker to drive in low-emission zones, and there are six categories that correspond to various types of vehicle. Hans Lucas/AFP Alexandre Jardin has led a campaign to fight the low-emission zones in France