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Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

Digital licences will be widespread by 2030

Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France

Planned EU legislation seeks to modernise documentation and improve road safety

Graph: See how French road fatality figures compare to previous years

195 deaths were recorded in February 2025

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List: What you must carry in your car in France in 2025

French law stipulates equipment and vehicle standards that drivers must abide by year-round

Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort

Land around 300-tonne structure will be reclaimed by nature

Tesla sales are plummeting in Europe - how does France fare?

Experts have blamed increased sales of European models, and Elon Musk’s political leanings

How are insurance details provided following road accidents in France?

Green insurance stickers were rarely used following accidents

French government wants work on A69 to continue despite court ban

Separate appeals against ruling and ban on work have been filed

Paris residents vote to pedestrianise 500 extra streets

Referendum was marred by low turnout and lack of concrete plans

French motorways: Tackling wrong-way drivers

France intensifies efforts to prevent wrong-way driving incidents causing fatalities on motorways.

Map allows drivers to check out fuel prices across stations in France

The interactive tool uses a variety of sources to offer a real-time display of fuel prices

Prefect calls headlight flashing a security risk: when is it legal (and when not) in France?

‘Headlight flashing allows wanted individuals to avoid the police’

Map shows the cities in France with 30 km/h speed limits for drivers

The map shows where the lower limit is in force, along with the year it was adopted

French motorway that has been free for 40 years to reintroduce tolls

Stretch of motorway sees 50,000 passengers daily

Can a car French insurer refuse to offer cover based on age?

Insurers can cancel contracts for several reasons

Map shows location of new toll barrier-free motorways in France (attention you still need to pay)

Drivers without a toll-badge or account have 72 hours to settle up for their trips

Extra aid for people buying an electric car in France

The aid applies to multiple vehicle manufacturers in France

Driving speed limits lowered in Paris amid pollution spike

City sees fine-particle pollution exceed normal levels

New car-sharing lanes on Paris ring road and two motorways: how do they work?

Limits will be in place for rush hour traffic with fines of €135 for rule-breakers

9 updates for drivers in France: Toll rises, Paris car-sharing lanes and fines

Including a new car-sharing lane in Paris and the pedestrianisation of Lyon city centre

Court rules that half-built motorway in south-west France is ‘illegal’ and stops work

The government plans to appeal ‘historic decision’ over A69 and has asked for work to continue

What to do in case of a road accident in France

Guide to handling vehicle accidents and insurance protocols, including using the 'constat amiable'

How ‘friendly’ are drivers in France compared to the US and UK

France did not make the ranking’s top five…

How your Crit’Air car sticker rating correlates with insurance costs

Energy-efficient vehicle owners are unlikely to see cheaper insurance premiums

French speed radars: can you check if you have a fine online in case missed in post?

Outstanding fines can be found online

‘Careful’ road signs appearing in French towns and villages: what do they mean?

Signs display up to five blue hearts and are source of pride for local communes

Good news for electric car owners in France as thousands more charging stations to be installed

MPs recently rejected plans to bring forward ban on petrol vehicles

Holiday traffic jams: Avoid these routes in France this weekend

School holiday season sees many heading to – or returning from – Alpine resorts

Why repairing your car in France is becoming increasingly expensive

The cost has soared by more than 25% since 2020, with electric vehicles most dear, a new report has shown

Speed cameras in France: how do they compare in number to the US and the UK?

More fines are issued per-camera by French radars than many other countries

Photo: new road hazard for drivers in Brittany… a wallaby

The mysterious animal has been seen several times since December

Driving getting safer in France, suggest January 2025 road safety statistics

Fewer drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists died last month - but more pedestrians lost their lives

Can UK paper driving licences be used to hire vehicles in France?

Some have highlighted issue of using non-French licences to hire vehicles

Faulty airbags: 236,000 Citroen owners in France told to stop using cars

Manufacturer says drivers should check if the airbags could be faulty and if so not to drive the vehicle until repaired

ZFE: Basque Country to ban most-polluting vehicles from June 2025

It comes as increasing numbers of towns in France are introducing low emission zones

More French communes bring in ‘intelligent’ traffic lights to fight speeding

The lights force approaching drivers to slow down to the correct speed limit

Photo: mystery of upside-down camping car in ditch in Brittany

The vehicle was found in an almost vertical position with no one inside or at the scene

List: Car models with potentially dangerous airbags in France

Millions of vehicles made between 1998 and 2019 are affected

These types and models of cars are most likely to be stolen in France

Thieves are also increasingly using electronic methods to steal vehicles, research shows

Drivers from France may soon be subject to new alcohol limit when visiting Spain

The new measure is expected to be rolled out in 2025

Record number of driving fines in France confirmed in latest official report

43 million fines for driving offences were recorded, a rise of 500,000 year-on-year

More French roads set to return to 90km/h speed limit

More than half of departments have overturned 2018 rule change which capped speeds at 80 km/h

Tips to save money when hiring a car in France

From comparing deals to private swaps, and checking for extra costs and insurance, here is how

Driver wins French speeding appeal due to radar day and time error

The man was not even on the road at the time stated on the fine

How to avoid massive traffic jams amidst holidays and ski season

Roads in the east will be particularly busy this weekend

Report older drivers who are potentially dangerous, prompts French prefect

France does not require medical checks for elderly drivers to keep their licences

More drivers to pay higher pollution taxes on new car registrations in France

The thresholds for the ‘malus’ on CO² emissions are set to catch more vehicles over the next three years

Major traffic restrictions to be implemented in Lyon from June

It will become the fifth French city to implement a limited traffic zone. We review which vehicles will be exempt from rules

‘Dutch roundabouts’ now installed in France: how do they work?

The roundabouts are designed to make roads safer for cyclists

City in south of France will not penalise ZFE breaches until 2027

Local authorities have hailed the decision as a ‘political victory’

Police urge drivers in Dordogne to be alert to return of this scam

Three drivers were scammed out of cash last month

Drivers in Switzerland need new ‘motorway sticker’: Are French vehicles included?

Motorway sticker is updated annually and can be purchased online or in person

2024 burglary statistics released: see data per department in France

Official figures show areas with improvements and those that got worse

French drivers will be exempted from new safety requirement on Spanish roads

Current ‘warning triangles’ will still be accepted

Is it possible to switch French vehicle registration to my name after spouse death?

The marriage regime you had with your spouse can affect the rules

Driving in France: what are the acceptable ‘error’ margins of speed cameras?

Rumour that margins of error are set to change in 2025 has been clarified

Missing this car registration detail in France may cost you €135

Widespread changes to French addresses may have left drivers in the lurch during an inspection

New carsharing lane to come into service on Paris ring road

Motorway lanes around Paris will also be limited to vehicles carrying at least one passenger

Four changes for drivers in France in February 2025

The changes include péage increases and projected lower electricity charging bills

New feature in Waze driving app should please French road safety officials

The sometimes-controversial sat-nav app is launching a long-awaited tool

New French contrôle technique test: 1 in 5 motorcyclists failed to attend

Licence-free cars also now need roadworthiness checks. Stricter rules are set to come in

Drivers face tougher penalties for road infractions in south of France

The new rules on licence suspensions come after ‘another bad year’ for accidents

MAP: Where did most fatal road crashes happen in France in 2024?

Accidents increased in most departments compared to 2023

Is there financial help for foreign people in France towards driving test costs?

Possible aids include the so-called ‘one euro a day driving test’ scheme

Does my UK vehicle need to be registered to remain at French second home?

Residents in France must register their vehicle within one month of moving

Car-sharing: How do new road lanes work in France and how are drivers checked?

Find out the rules, eligibility, and financial incentives of these increasingly-common lanes

French app fighting speeding fines sees success

Flash Radar app boasts a 98% success rate in challenging speeding fines, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional legal services

List: Car registration fees for drivers by department across France

Prices range from €36.50 in Hauts de France to €60 in Brittany with powerful vehicles costing more to register

The rules for buying and registering a trailer in France

The trailer may need to be registered separately from your main vehicle depending on its weight

Tips for electric car drivers on where to charge in France for least cost

From using an app to getting the best deal at home - here is how to do it

French data protection body mulls legal case over Ulez fines

Fines have been sent to drivers in France despite Brexit ending data-sharing agreements

Can you overtake police vehicles in France?

Exploring the myths and legalities of overtaking police cars on French roads

Motorway tolls increase in France in February

Price rise is lower than initially forecast

French president issues social media response on fines for using phones at toll booths

A driver posted online about receiving a fine for using a phone to pay a toll

Road check operation in south-west France: what are rules if stopped?

Drug usage in Dordogne has increased leading to more checks

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Five questions for British and American drivers in France on new driving licence rules

Driving licences: New rules on medicals, UK exchanges and renewals in France

Graph: See how French road fatality figures compare to previous years

List: What you must carry in your car in France in 2025

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Normandy - Paris motorway toll gates removed as part of nationwide ‘free flow’ effort

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How are insurance details provided following road accidents in France?

French government wants work on A69 to continue despite court ban

Paris residents vote to pedestrianise 500 extra streets

French motorways: Tackling wrong-way drivers

Map allows drivers to check out fuel prices across stations in France

Prefect calls headlight flashing a security risk: when is it legal (and when not) in France?

Map shows the cities in France with 30 km/h speed limits for drivers

French motorway that has been free for 40 years to reintroduce tolls

Roadworthiness checks for motorbikes remain obligatory, rules French court

Second-hand cars: Understand new French tax that looms

How to check that your car is listed in France’s new digital insurance database

Can a car French insurer refuse to offer cover based on age?

List: The sanctions cyclists risk if they break road rules in France

What are rules for police checks on drivers - and why so many in south-west?

Older drivers in France increasingly want to maintain road skills

Error leaves 75,000 vehicles uninsured in France (drivers unaware)

Licence-free car insurance costs are rising in France

Map shows location of new toll barrier-free motorways in France (attention you still need to pay)

Extra aid for people buying an electric car in France

Driving speed limits lowered in Paris amid pollution spike

New car-sharing lanes on Paris ring road and two motorways: how do they work?

9 updates for drivers in France: Toll rises, Paris car-sharing lanes and fines

Court rules that half-built motorway in south-west France is ‘illegal’ and stops work

What to do in case of a road accident in France

How ‘friendly’ are drivers in France compared to the US and UK

How your Crit’Air car sticker rating correlates with insurance costs

French speed radars: can you check if you have a fine online in case missed in post?

‘Careful’ road signs appearing in French towns and villages: what do they mean?

Good news for electric car owners in France as thousands more charging stations to be installed

Holiday traffic jams: Avoid these routes in France this weekend

Why repairing your car in France is becoming increasingly expensive

Speed cameras in France: how do they compare in number to the US and the UK?

Photo: new road hazard for drivers in Brittany… a wallaby

Driving getting safer in France, suggest January 2025 road safety statistics

Can UK paper driving licences be used to hire vehicles in France?

Faulty airbags: 236,000 Citroen owners in France told to stop using cars

ZFE: Basque Country to ban most-polluting vehicles from June 2025

More French communes bring in ‘intelligent’ traffic lights to fight speeding

Photo: mystery of upside-down camping car in ditch in Brittany

List: Car models with potentially dangerous airbags in France

These types and models of cars are most likely to be stolen in France

Drivers from France may soon be subject to new alcohol limit when visiting Spain

Record number of driving fines in France confirmed in latest official report

More French roads set to return to 90km/h speed limit

Tips to save money when hiring a car in France

Driver wins French speeding appeal due to radar day and time error

How to avoid massive traffic jams amidst holidays and ski season

Report older drivers who are potentially dangerous, prompts French prefect

More drivers to pay higher pollution taxes on new car registrations in France

Major traffic restrictions to be implemented in Lyon from June

‘Dutch roundabouts’ now installed in France: how do they work?

City in south of France will not penalise ZFE breaches until 2027

Police urge drivers in Dordogne to be alert to return of this scam

Drivers in Switzerland need new ‘motorway sticker’: Are French vehicles included?

2024 burglary statistics released: see data per department in France

French drivers will be exempted from new safety requirement on Spanish roads

Is it possible to switch French vehicle registration to my name after spouse death?

Driving in France: what are the acceptable ‘error’ margins of speed cameras?

Missing this car registration detail in France may cost you €135

New carsharing lane to come into service on Paris ring road

Four changes for drivers in France in February 2025

New feature in Waze driving app should please French road safety officials

New French contrôle technique test: 1 in 5 motorcyclists failed to attend

Drivers face tougher penalties for road infractions in south of France

MAP: Where did most fatal road crashes happen in France in 2024?