A planned new law which comes in to effect in the spring requires all drivers to carry a breathalyser kit in their car. The new law is aimed at cutting road traffic accidents in France that are caused by drink driving...
Driving in France
Driving and owning a vehicle in France.
Breathalyser kits to become compulsory in all vehicles
A planned new law which comes in to effect in the spring requires all drivers to carry a breathalyser kit in their car. The new law is aimed at cutting road traffic accidents in France that are caused by drink driving...
La priorité à droite
- by Len Riddell
Priority from the right is the regime that applies in the absence of signalling. If no sign is found at an intersection or if there is a panel containing a black cross the driver must give way to any vehicle coming from a road on the right ...
Changes to the highway code: Pedestrians
Changes
to the highway code in France mean that pedestrians now have right
of way over cars when crossing the road ...
New System For Car Registration Plates
New regulations on car number plates in France came into force on the 15th April 09. The new regulations mean that cars will now be assigned a vehicle registration number (numéro d’immatriculation) which lasts for the life of the vehicle...
Driving in the Alps & Other Mountain Roads
Breathtaking scenery and picturesque mountain villages make driving across the French Alps and other mountain roads in France a real pleasure but you need to take care especially during the winter months...
Warning Triangles and Reflective Safety Jackets
From the 1st of July 2008 it will be mandatory for car drivers in France to
ensure that their vehicle is equipped with a warning triangle and a reflective
safety jacket or vest. Anyone found to not be complying with the new
requirements could be subject to a fine of 90 Euros...
Common Road signs you'll see whilst driving in France
Signposts in France are patterned according to EU recommendations - These are the
most common ones and their meanings...
How to register a car in France - getting a Carte Grise
If you are moving to France permanently and bringing your car you will need to register
your vehicle in France or obtain a Carte Grise within the first 6 months of arriving.
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