Carbuzz reports that the mayor, Anne Hidalgo, has signed a law, that prevents all vintage cars built before 1997 from entering the city.

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This law is reportedly to help reduce the rising pollution levels in the French city.

This ban also affects all motorcycles made prior to 1999, and all non-electric vehicles.

It takes effect from July 1, 2016.