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From 2 August 2021, a Green Card(or International Motor Insurance Card) is no longer required for travel in France. When you get a regional map, get it to this scale: 1:250,000 1cm = 2.5 km or 1:275,000 1cm = 2.75 km At this level of detail it lists all the roads in the region and is suitable for touring and exploring the sights.
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A flashing amber light means slow down, or proceed but give way to vehicles on the right. A flashing red light means no entry, or indicates a level crossing or exit used by emergency vehicles. It’s recommended by the French government that all vehicles use dipped headlights at all times when driving in France. If your satnav can show fixed speed cameras, then you’ll have to disable alerts before you drive in France. Unleaded petrol, diesel fuel and LPG are widely available throughout the whole of France, at petrol stations, supermarket petrol stations and motorway filling stations.Since the UK's departure from the European Union, EU countries can no longer write to or send fines to UK drivers for offences caught on camera, such as speeding. However, exceeding the speed limit could still result in an on-the-spot fine and other serious repercussions, as well as endangering your safety and the safety of others. Speed camera detectors Cash is generally only accepted at petrol stations with manned kiosks, which can be difficult to find. Motorists wanting to pay in cash will have to work harder to find a manned kiosk. Electric cars in France Where can I charge my electric car in France? Speed limits on single carriageway roads without a separating guard rail were reduced from 90km/h to 80km/h (50 mph) across France in 2018.
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When driving on a main road – N roads and D roads – you’ll have priority over all other traffic entering from side roads. Priority roads are marked with a yellow diamond sign.
Under 3.5t: 130 km/h on motorways, 110 km/h on dual carriageways, 80 km/h on other roads, 50 km/h in built-up areas. Babies travelling in the front seat must be placed in an approved rear-facing baby seat with the airbag turned off. When overtaking a bicycle, you must leave a distance of at least 1 metre in built-up areas and 1.5 metres outside of built-up areas between your vehicle and the bicycle.
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The drink drive limit for new drivers (less than 3 years) has gone down from 0.05% to 0.02%, the same as for bus and coach drivers.Over 12t: 90 km/h on motorways, 80 km/h on dual carriageways, 60 km/h on other roads, 50 km/h in built-up areas. Never overtake a stationary tram when passengers are boarding or getting off. Speed limits in France If you’re caught speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit, you’ll have your licence and vehicle confiscated on the spot. If you’re caught violating French traffic laws, the authorities are authorised to issue and collect fines on the spot.
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In response to a big rise in the number of road deaths in France, speed limits on two-lane (single carriageway) highways were cut from 90km/h (56mph) to 80km/h (50mph) in July 2018.With a standard driving licence, motorists are allowed to tow a trailer with a maximum mass of 750 kilograms, including both the trailer and its load. Avoid periods of high congestion, especially in built-up areas, as sitting in traffic for long periods can drain your electric car battery.