Motorists from across France, inspired by the “Freedom Convoy” demonstrations in Canada, are expected the converge on Paris, leading police to mobilize and set up checkpoints, Reuters reported Friday.

The protestors intend to make a statement against COVID-19 restrictions in France, Reuters reported. “We’ve been going around in circles for three years,” said pensioner Jean-Marie Azais of the prevention measures.

“We saw the Canadians and said to ourselves, ‘It’s awesome, what they’re doing.’ In eight days, boom, something was sparked,” Azais said.