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Rome's traffic-free Sundays to battle smog

Traffic restrictions on five Sundays to combat air pollution in Rome.

Rome has banned motorists from driving within the fascia verde (green belt) on Sunday 26 March from 07.30 to 12.30 and from 16.30 until 20.30.

The traffic ban, ordered by Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri, is the last in a series of five car-free Sundays which began in November.

Known as domeniche ecologiche (Ecological Sundays), the traffic restrictions are designed to curb air pollution in the capital.

There are a number of exemptions to the traffic restrictions including less-polluting vehicles, electric cars and those travelling for essential medical treatment.

For full details see city website. Photo credit: Sun_Shine / Shutterstock.com.

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