Be prepared to pay a fine and a towing fee when you claim your vehicle. Don't wait too long since storage fees are very high. Pollution France is increasingly concerned with environmental issues and the fight against air pollution. Measures restricting motorists have therefore been established for days when air quality is poor. Cars are restricted by their license plates, alternating days between even and odd numbers.
Public transport is free on such days, and a good number of French people use bicycles.
To obtain a ride, display a sign naming your destination. During the summer months reservations must be made one week in advance. Note that hitch-hiking is prohibited on autoroute ramps.