Lyon. For bikers and the “beggars,” “ZFEs are a restriction of freedom”

On Saturday afternoon in Place Bellecour, several hundred people, including many motorcyclists, gathered against the ZFE (Low Emission Zone), "an exclusionary and anti-social measure" according to the participating groups.

Motorcyclists demonstrate against the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) at Place Bellecour, accompanied by elected officials and groups. Photo Le Progrès/I. L. — Motorcyclists demonstrate against the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) at Place Bellecour, accompanied by elected officials and groups. Photo Le Progrès/IL

Noise, lots of noise, against a measure they can't stomach. Starting at 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 17, several hundred motorcyclists parked in Place Bellecour and revved their engines in protest against...

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