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 and how to import your car into France.
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.
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Importing and registering a car in France
If you bring a car to France you can keep the original overseas licence plates for up to a month only. Here's how to change them over, plus information on registering new and second-hand French cars more...Driving in France
What you need to know
When starting to drive in a foreign country, it is important to take extra care, particularly if the driving practice differs from that in your own country. For the English this means adapting to driving on the right side of the road, but for Americans...
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Safety vest regulations
Legal requirements for driving in France
Since 1 July 2008, drivers found without safety vests for themselves and their passengers can be fined up to €135. Vests must be kept in the front of the car, so that you can access them easily, before getting out of the vehicle.
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Drinking & Driving in France
Beware of the change in attitudes!
The relaxed attitude to drinking and driving in France has surprised and sometimes delighted many foreign visitors. Tales such as the account in ‘A Year in Provence’, where policemen were helping drunk partygoers into their cars at the end of a village meal were not rare. But things have swiftly changed, since the French government pledged to lower the terrifyingly high number of deaths on French roads...
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Contrôle technique in France
The equivalent of an MOT in the UK
The aim is to ensure that cars on the road are in better condition, newer and cause less pollution.
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Getting a driver’s licence 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...
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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Driving in France over the age of 70
The European Directive states that the driving licences of EU member states are valid in other EU countries. This means that you can keep your UK licence until you are 70 years old and drive in France.
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Motorists urged 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...
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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