A new road sign has been introduced in Europe: a fine for not following it

A new road sign has appeared in France and some other European countries that can confuse even experienced drivers. This sign shows a white rhombus on a blue background and indicates a car lane.

What does this new road sign mean?

This is a lane for public transport and very low emission vehicles.

The traffic lane can drive:

• Public transport;
• Taxi cars;
• Cars with two or more people in the cabin, including the driver;
• Cars with low emissions (e.g. electric cars), even with a single driver.

Driving is prohibited:

• For commercial and communal vehicles, if the appropriate sign is installed in the traffic lane.
• For single-driver vehicles that do not meet the above criteria.
• Usually, signs are only enabled during certain hours of the day, such as rush hour.

Information about the activity of the sign can be presented in electronic tables or a light symbol with a white diamond and an arrow below the sign.

Purpose of this sign:

• Reduce traffic congestion.
• To motivate people to use public transport and electric cars more.
• Reduce the level of environmental pollution.

The fine for not following this sign in France can reach 135 euros.