New anti-smog measures came
into force in Milan and 21 other municipalities around the
Lombardy regional capital on Monday after levels of fine
particulate matter remained above legal limits for 10
consecutive days.
Measures included a ban on circulation for Euro 3 diesel
cars without a particulate filter and a reduction of one degree
celsius and two hours per day for central heating systems.
Anti-smog measures were also introduced in the southern
city of Naples in response to air pollution there.
Mayor Luigi De Magistris signed an ordinance restricting
circulation until February 6 and banning polluting vehicles
unless at least three people are on board.
Meanwhile consumer association Codacons complained that
numerous vehicles could be seen circulating in Rome on Sunday
despite a ban due to a lack of controls by municipal police.
"The inability to ensure blanket controls thwarts all
provisions limiting private traffic and is ineffective in the
fight against smog," Codacons said.
Italy battled a heavy smog problem in the run-up to
Christmas and the New Year, when extraordinary measures were
introduced in several large cities including Milan, Naples and
Rome.
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