The health situation continues to deteriorate in France, and the virus remains just as dangerous. Therefore, it is imperative to stay vigilant in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic, which has persisted for a year. In light of this situation, some changes have been made concerning the restrictions during the four weeks of lockdown in the Alpes-Maritimes, as well as the movement certificate, compared to other lockdowns.
Starting March 20, 2021, a curfew will be in place from 7 PM to 6 AM across the entire metropolitan territory, and strengthened measures are in effect every day of the week from 6 AM to 7 PM in 16 departments, including the department of Alpes-Maritimes.
The new measures
Travel is only authorized within the department or within a defined perimeter with a radius of 30 km around the place of residence, except for the reasons for travel indicated by an asterisk on the certificate (below).
19-03-2021-attestation-de-deplacement-derogatoire.pdf
Moreover, people residing in departments not subject to reinforced measures cannot enter the department of Alpes-Maritimes beyond a perimeter defined by a radius of 30 km around their place of residence, except for the reasons indicated by an asterisk on the certificate, and in the context of long-distance travel that only involves transit through an area subject to reinforced measures.
The possible sanctions
Failure to comply with all of these measures will result in:
• A first fine of 135 euros, increased to 375 euros (in case of non-payment or non-contestation within the time limit indicated on the notice of violation).
• In case of repeated offenses within 15 days: a fine of 200 euros, increased to 450 euros (in case of non-payment or non-contestation within the time limit indicated on the notice of violation).
• After three offenses in 30 days: a fine of 3750 euros punishable by 6 months’ imprisonment.
