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Fines issued in France to viewers of illegal streaming services
Users of ‘IPTV’ boxes who illegally streamed sports matches were fined up to €400
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Renault recalls 30,000 cars in France over engine failure risk
How to check if your vehicle is affected
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Map: how did French parties perform in first round of municipal elections?
Leaders after first round still face tough challenges across country
Contrôle technique changes on way
Lack of reminders could lead to fines
Drivers face a tougher new contrôle technique for vehicles more than four years old in May but, as no reminders are sent out, some could face a fine of €135 for not getting it done.
The new-look test starts on May 20 and will last longer, be about 20% more expensive and will reject many more vehicles for ‘failures’ – with testers having 132 points to check giving a possible 467 failures, including 127 critical failures where the car cannot be used.
