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 18th March 2010
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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, applying for a French licence, general driving rules and regulations and getting a French M.O.T.
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... FAQ...
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 more...
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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. 
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...
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.
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.
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.
Vehicles aged over four years of age must be regularly checked. And since January 1, 2008, the rules have got tougher
From 2008 the French system of featuring department numbers on car registration plates is set to change...