Driving in France
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Driving in France
Welcome to our driving in France zone. Driving in France can be a great pleasure especially along quiet country roads, however, it can also take some getting used to, particularly if you are not used to left-hand driving. What's more, intially getting started can be a challenge, we hope this zone will help answer some of your questions, including an introduction to French driving, how to import your car into France, and general driving rules and regulations.
Driving Licence FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the eligibility of foreign licences, how to obtain a French licence, whether you need to get one, the penalty points system in France and other important rules...
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Find out how many points are left on your French driving licence
Had a ticket recently and not sure how many points are left on your licence? Or perhaps you're unclear about whether points lost years ago have been returned? Now there's an easy way to find out
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Driving in France - an introduction
Before setting off onto the French roads, it is vital to acquaint yourself with some basic principals concerning driving in France as well as the road network and administrative requirements relating to Driving Licences, as explains French lawyer Indra Balassoupramaniane.more...
Save time and money on French motorways
The cost of using toll roads in France can soon add up. Signing up for télépéage could work out more economical on many levels, offering discounts and allowing you to avoid the queues.
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Become a confident French driver
Whether you need to get over your nerves or take a test to get a French licence, here's some advice to get you started...
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Pneusenligne.net Urges Motorists to Check Their Tyres
The French arm of Great Britain’s leading online tyre retailer – Pneusenligne.net – today released a statement urging motorists to take a couple of minutes out of their day to check their tyres.more...
French car insurance
Insuring your vehicle in France is not dissimilar to doing so in the UK. There, are, however, some differences you need to be aware of, whether it is your only motor or a second one.more...
How to import your car into France
Contrary to what some people think, importing your car to France is straightforward, and not too expensive. Writer Frances Penwill-Cook recently imported her car from the UK to France. This is her definitive guide for English ex-pats wishing to import their car into France.more...
Getting a driver’s license in France
Not all American driving licences are exchangeable for a French one. Find out if yours is - and if not, the step-by-step process to acquiring a French licence.more...
Contrôle technique in France
Vehicles aged over four years of age must be regularly checked. And since January 1, 2008, the rules have got toughermore...
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