Interesting aritcle, scaled.

I didnt realise the Parisiens had already applied restrictions:

Deux périodes de circulation
– De 22h à 17h, réservée aux véhicules dont la surface est inférieure à 29 m2 ;
– De 22h à 7h, ouverte aux véhicules d’une surface inférieure ou égale à 43 m2.
– Pour les véhicules propres inférieurs à 29m2, il n’y a pas de restriction

http://www.paris.fr/pro/dvd-stationnement-et-livraisons/la-reglementation-des-marchandises-a-paris/rub_9547_stand_25945_port_23500

I wonder what a 29m2 lorry compares to in the UK?

What is it about tipper trucks that makes them more dangerous than other HGVs?
They appear to be responsible for a high proportion of serious and fatal accidents in London.

High front bumper height,

Higher wheel arches, and non enclosed mudguards,

No anti run under bars down sides, like a steel gate.

Drivers stuck in traffic will try and rush to get job done as if there is a load of muck to move, the construction site wants it moving fast,or they just get another driver or company.

Basicly give them a wide birth, as some are driven by highly skilled drivers, and some are driven by drivers who have no skills whatsover.