The municipality of Villeveyrac has implemented measures to prohibit the practice of "wild mechanics" in all its public spaces through a municipal decree (n°2026/218). This decision aims to address several environmental and safety issues.
The reasons cited for this ban include the risk of pollution from leaking oils, fuels, and toxic liquids into the soil and rainwater systems. It also aims to prevent physical dangers to passersby, as dismantled vehicles are no longer considered roadworthy. The abusive occupation of parking spaces and repeated noise nuisances also motivated this decision, in order to preserve the living environment and the sharing of public space.
Only extreme emergency repairs, such as a flat tire, battery issue, or bulb replacement, are tolerated. These interventions must last less than 2 hours, cause no ground spillage, and require the constant presence of the vehicle owner.
Violators face sanctions, including fines, immediate towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense, and charges for cleaning and depollution costs.
The municipality encourages residents to use professional workshops for repairs and to dispose of used fluids at designated waste disposal centers, to help preserve the shared living environment.
