Cigarettes, permit moto, malus auto,… In the beginning of march, the changes concern first of all the smokers and drivers. But not only that.

The changes which occur on march 1 do not appeal to all consumers of the Hexagon, but many are nevertheless concerned by one or the other measure that is implemented. In particular, those which heat up the gas, smoke Marlboro, go through their motorcycle license, buy a new car and rent their apartment in lille ! Review details the developments of the regulation.

The gas is still falling,

Almost unbroken since the end of 2018, the decrease in regulated tariffs for the sale of natural gas continues. On march 1, the decrease of the invoice is in addition very significant, as it amounted to 4.6%. In detail, the extent of the decrease appears, on average, to 1.2% for the simple gas cooktop, 2.7% for cooking and hot water and to 4.8% for heating. In the benefit of some 4 million individual customers who are still covered by the contract history Engie (ex-Gaz de France). But also all the consumers who have opted for an offer so-called market, have opted for a price indexed to the regulated tariffs.

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cigarettes always more expensive

Ten euros for the pack of Marlboro ! This is it, the brand of cigarettes most often consumed in france has reached the symbolic threshold. This represents a dramatic increase of 70 cents per pack sold. Of course, the rise in the price of tobacco also applies to other tobacco companies. And if all the packets do not appear again for ten euros, they are all bringing in a very significant way. The image of Philip Morris, which see their prices climb from 9.10 to 9,80 euros regardless of the nicotine content of the package of cibiches. This umpteenth increase in the tobacco (in all its forms) is part of the government’s desire to further lower the consumption. With success.

The malus self yet changed

Yet the change to the malus automobile. This time, it is not a question of lowering the threshold for triggering the tax, but to change the system of calculation of the pollution of vehicles. From 1 march, the new cars must conform to a new protocol for measuring fuel consumption and emissions, called WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light-Vehicle Test Procedure). A system that is more severe, which should give values closer to real driving conditions on the road.

The government has taken into account in the development of the grid penalty, by increasing all the thresholds of 28 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre. Now, the tax is triggered from 138 grams per kilometre, compared with 110 since 1 January. It is only 50 euros, but can reach… 20 000 euros for vehicles that emit at least 213 grams per kilometer. Addition to the SUV !

new for motorcycle license

The motorcycle license is changing, with the entry into force of the ETM, the new “theory test bike”. Finished the oral examination, the day of passage of the test of the so-called “plateau”, the candidates must now go to a test centre authorised to respond to 40 questions on the road, the driver, the elements of protection and security… The exam costs 30 euros and it is necessary to obtain at least 35 correct answers to pass.

With this reform, the government hopes to improve the safety of motorcyclists, which accounted for 19% of deaths on the road so they weigh only 1.6% of the traffic.

on the practical Side, changes will also enter into force this month, but on the 18th of march. They relate in particular to the test in circulation, of which the time is extended by approximately ten minutes.

Extension of the index of wage equality

Already in force in companies with over 250 employees, the index of professional equality between men and women becomes mandatory on march 1 in the SMES of 50 employees or more. From that day on, the employers of these last must have published their index on their website, and communicate it to their economic and social committee (ESC) and to the inspection of the work.

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This is a note on 100, calculated on the basis of four criteria bearing on the pay gap and increase, the catch-up wage of women returning from maternity leave and proportion of women among the ten highest income. SMES that score less than 75 points must put in place measures to achieve the bar in three years. Those that do not publish their index, or do not create a plan of correction from the first year, are at risk of a financial penalty of up to 1% of their payroll.

A secured card for the VTC

from this 1st march, drivers VTC have the obligation to be in possession of a professional card secure in the exercise of their profession. Without this document, manufactured by the national Printing press, and now issued by the prefectures, it is impossible to take the wheel. Taken by the ministry of Transportation, the measure is intended to combat fraud by dismantling the different sectors of illegal work.

rent boxes to; Lille

Already applied a few months in 2017, the capping of rents makes its return to Lille on march 1. Are concerned all new leases of houses empty or furnished for use as a primary residence signed from that date.

The measure covers the whole city of Lille, but also two common, Hellemmes and Lomme.

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Set by the prefecture, the rents of reference vary according to the geographical area, the number of parts and the date of construction of the dwelling. This cap combines with the framing of the rent to the relocation, which is already in force in the whole “zone out,” which is part of Lille and all its suburbs.