Rhône prefecture bans unauthorized car gatherings in Lyon metropolitan area

The Rhône prefecture has banned unauthorized car gatherings in the Lyon metropolitan area this weekend due to public order concerns. The ban, effective from Friday evening to Sunday evening, aims to prevent disruptions and ensure public safety. Previous events have involved hundreds of vehicles and spectators, sometimes leading to clashes with law enforcement. A specific gathering announced on social media by a group called "La Piraterie" is a target of the ban. This group has organized similar events in the past, including one that drew 600 cars and 2,000 people.