Are all-season tyres allowed during winter in France? Winter tyres are required from November in several areas of France, but the rules do offer a degree of flexibility
Should French car hire firms provide winter tyres or chains? We look at how the requirement to properly equip cars in mountainous areas works with rental vehicles
MAP: The French areas that require snow tyres this winter Five departments require them in all communes, but once again there are no fines
practical Reminder: Winter tyre rules enforced in French mountains from November Drivers have been obliged to have the equipment since last winter, but will only now be fined for non-compliance. We look at the departments concerned
9 changes for residents and second-home owners in France November 2022 The government fuel discount is reduced, winter tyre rules begin in some mountainous areas, heating oil bill help is sent out and more
What’s coming up? The week ahead in France This week brings a public holiday, a dip in temperatures, a quit smoking campaign, an international food and wine festival and more
Is my French car insurance invalidated if I don’t have snow tyres? In certain areas of France, all vehicles must be fitted with snow tyres or chains from this month until the end of March
Town hall in Vosges to fine drivers without winter tyres this year Elsewhere, drivers will not receive penalties for non-compliance with the new winter tyre law until winter 2022
Recap: France’s new snow tyre law starts today, what you need to know The Loi Montagne makes it possible for 48 mountainous departments to make snow tyres, chains or ‘socks’ obligatory in certain areas between November 1 and March 31