Following numerous complaints from residents about heavy truck traffic and the resulting disturbances, the Mayor of Garancières has issued a municipal decree prohibiting vehicles over 3.5 tons from transiting through the town unless they have a specific reason to stop.
This decision addresses concerns about narrow streets, difficult intersections, proximity of homes to the road, as well as noise, vibrations, and road degradation. The goal is to make the village a more pleasant place to live, with calmer traffic and increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
The ban specifically affects Rue Louis-Siou, Rue de la Gare, Rue Louis-Bellan, Rue du Général-Leclerc, and Rue Noël-Benoist. Heavy trucks in transit will be required to use external routes such as the RN12 and RD11.
Controls will be carried out by law enforcement once the regulatory signage is installed. The decree will take effect after the visible implementation of this signage. Transiting heavy trucks unable to justify their presence will face fines. The town hall is also exploring legal avenues for elected officials to report infringing vehicles to law enforcement.
The primary objective is compliance with this ban to achieve concrete results for residents, ensuring that Garancières is no longer used as a shortcut for heavy trucks.
